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Situation is very tense: Police on violence in North-East Delhi

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Delhi Police has said that it is "continuously" receiving calls regarding the incidents of violence in North-East Delhi as the situation is "very tense".

"The situation is very tense. We are continuously receiving calls related to incidents of violence from North-East Delhi," Delhi Police stated.

The Commissioner of Police also held a meeting at Seelampur DCP Office on Monday night.

Five people, including one police head constable, lost their lives and 105 got injured in the clashes in North-East Delhi on Monday.

Atul Garg, Fire Director, North-East Delhi, said, "We received total 45 fire calls since yesterday till 3 am today. Three firemen got injured. One fire tender was set ablaze."

 

A meeting was held by Home Minister Amit Shah on late Monday night with senior Delhi Police officers and top Home Ministry officials on law and order situation in Delhi.

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First Published: Feb 25 2020 | 9:12 AM IST

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