Head constable killed during clashes over CAA in northeast Delhi: Police

PTI, Feb 24, 2020, 4:40 PM IST

New Delhi: A Delhi Police head constable was killed during clashes over the new citizenship law in northeast Delhi on Monday, February 24, a senior officer said.

Ratan Lal was attached to the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gokulpuri, he said.

“Several police personnel has been injured in the clashes,” he said.

Instructed @DelhiPolice and @CPDelhi to ensure that law and order is maintained in North East Delhi. The situation is being closely monitored. I urge everyone to exercise restraint for maintenance of peace and harmony.

— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) February 24, 2020

Delhi: A clash broke out between two groups in Maujpur area, today. Ved Prakash Surya DCP (North-East) says, “We have spoken to both sides, now the situation is calm. We are continuously speaking to people, now the situation is under control”. pic.twitter.com/kSPSFUYCHQ

— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020

Several vehicles, shops, and houses were torched on Monday, a day after clashes broke out between those against and for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.