Delhi violence live: Death toll rises to 27, no violence reported today

Death toll in Delhi violence rises to 27. 

Death toll in Delhi violence jumps to 24.

NSA Ajit Doval leaves from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik were also present at the meeting. 

CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia interact with the local residents in the sensitive areas in Northeast Delhi, to take stock of the situation there.

When the US president is here, we can't have violence like this. It is an intelligence failure and hence home ministry also failed. Protests can happen peacefully but not in a violent manner. If violence breaks out, it should be dealt with an iron fist. People including senior journalists are trying to paint me as a BJP person but I speak what I think is right. Once again I tell you if muslims are affected by the CAA then I will oppose it. One person might deliver hate speech but this does not mean all are the same, we can't defame anyone. There are forces whom I don't want to name,they are trying to instigate protesters into violence and that should be controlled. CAA will not be revoked because it was passed by both houses. I don't think it will be revoked. NPR and NRC have not been formulated: Rajinikanth
 

Till now Delhi Police has registered 18 FIRs and 106 people have been arrested in connection with the incidents in North eastDelhi. Miscreants are being identified.We have the CCTV footage&strong evidence. No untoward incident took place today: MS Randhawa, Delhi Police PRO

MS Randhawa, Delhi Police PRO releases helpline number for Delhi violence, said, ''Public can call on 22829334 and 22829335 for any help or information.''

US Embassy in India issues advisory to its citizens, "Exercise caution in light of violent demonstrations in Northeast Delhi".

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Secretary to visit violence-affected areas of Northeast Delhi following Delhi High Court orders that 'the CM and Deputy CM should also visit the affected areas for confidence-building among people.'

People of Delhi do not want violence. All this has not been done by the 'aam aadmi'. This has been done by some anti-social, political and external elements. Hindus & Muslims in Delhi never want to fight: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Policemen told us that they are not receiving any orders from top authorities. I request the Home Minister that the Army should be deployed in the violence-affected areas if needed: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

I want to assure the family of Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal ji that we will take care of them. We will give a compensation of Rs 1 Crore and a job to a member of his family: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

My message is that everyone who loves their country - also loves their society, their neighbour. Everyone should live with love and harmony with others. People should try to resolve each other's problems and not increase them: NSA Ajit Doval 

People have a sense of unity among them, there is no enmity. A few criminals do things like this (spread violence), people are trying to isolate them. Police is here & doing its work. We're here as per the orders of HM & PM. Inshallah yahan par bilkul aman hoga: NSA Ajit Doval

Class 12 English exam scheduled for tomorrow postponed at 73 centres in northeast Delhi, 7 in east Delhi: CBSE

Delhi Police removes anti-CAA protesters from Khureji. The police used tear gas and mild force to remove the protesters forcefully.

NSA Ajit Doval interacts with the local residents of  NortheastDelhi. While speaking to a woman resident he says, "Prem ki bhaavna bana kar rakhiye. Hamara ek desh hai, hum sab ko milkar rehna hai. Desh ko mil kar aage badhana hai."

Situation is totally under control. People are satisfied. I have confidence in law enforcement agencies. Police is doing its work: NSA Ajit Doval 

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval reaches Maujpur area to take stock of the situation there.

Congress leaders and workers take out 'peace march' over violence in Delhi. They are heading towards Gandhi Smriti.

FIR should be filed in all hate speeches, Delhi High Court tells police

When you've registered FIRs for damages to property, why aren't you registering it for these speeches? Don't you want to even acknowledge the presence of a crime: Court asks Delhi Police.

On the plea of deployment of Army in the violence-affected areas, Delhi High Court said, "We don't want to enter into the question of deployment of Army. We should focus on the issue of registration of FIR right now."

Death toll rises to 24, NSA Ajit Doval reaches office of DCP North East.

Video of BJP Pravesh Verma delivering a 'provocative' speech during Delhi election campaign also played in Delhi High Court.

The Delhi High Court has directed CBSE to take a decision by 5 pm on board exams of Class 10 and 12 in North East Delhi and inform the public of their decision by 6 pm. 

BJP MP Anurag Thakur's video in which he tells the attendants of his rally to 'shoot the traitors of the country' played in Delhi HC.

Delhi government standing counsel Rahul Mehra contends in HC there is no reason not to lodge FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma and Kapil Mishra.

 Delhi government standing counsel Rahul Mehra tells high court that FIR ought to be lodged against everyone involved in violence in north-east Delhi.

Violence in northeast Delhi claims 23 lives and close to 200 people injured.

5 IPS officers of Delhi Police have been transferred - SD Mishra Addl CP Rohini now posted as Addl CP Traffic, MS Randhawa Addl CP (Central District) posted as Addl CP (Crime), P Mishra DCP (EOW) posted as DCP (Rohini), S Bhatia DCP IGI Airport posted as DCP (Central District). 

BJP blames Congress for doing politics over Delhi violence. Congress president Sonia Gandhi's statement is unfortunate and condemnable. At such times all parties should ensure that peace is maintained, blaming the government instead is dirty politics. Politicising this violence is wrong: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar 

Meanwhile, the death toll due to violence in northeast Delhi has risen to 21, according to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital officials.

Delhi CM and Deputy CM should also visit the affected areas for confidence-building among people. This is the time to reach out, says Delhi HC

This is the time to reach out to people and assure them. And this must be done as soon as possible. You must assure that anywhere you reside you are safe, says Justice Murlidhar

Delhi HC resume hearing on pleas related to Delhi violence, says we cannot let another 1984 happen in this country, not under the watch of this court

Peace and harmony are central to our ethos, tweets PM Modi

Had an extensive review on the situation prevailing in various parts of Delhi. Police and other agencies are working on the ground to ensure peace and normalcy.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2020

Peace and harmony are central to our ethos. I appeal to my sisters and brothers of Delhi to maintain peace and brotherhood at all times. It is important that there is calm and normalcy is restored at the earliest.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2020

PM Narendra Modi appeals for peace, says police, other agencies working on ground for normalcy in Delhi.

At least 12 people belonging to the Naseer and Chenu gangs have been identified by the police in connection with recent riots in northeast Delhi, says police

Over 600 rounds of bullets have been fired by miscreants in past three days, says Delhi Police

IB security assistant killed by violent mob in Delhi's Khajuri Khas. The deceased has been indentified as Ankit Sharma  

Congress party calls for Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over violence in Delhi, blames police for not handling the situation properly.

Normalcy has returned in North-East district to a large extent, senior officers are on rounds, extra forces have been given and lot of confidence building measures are being taken. Things being brought back to normal: Delhi Commissioner of Police, Amulya Patnaik

Extensive interaction with the local community is also helping to ease the anxiety. The situation is peaceful in many areas. The general public is requested not to pay heed to rumours: Delhi Police

Delhi Police officials meeting 'Aman' Committee in Usmanpur area of Shahdara, appeal for calm

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Delhi Police are conducting a flag march in violence-hit areas of Delhi.

Flag march being conducted by the CRPF, SSB, CISF in violence-hit areas of Delhi

Justice Muralidhar says that the situation is very unpleasant. We have all watched videos of some leaders making hate speeches openly. It's on every news channel.

Violence in Delhi colossal failure of Delhi Police, says P Chidambaram

Delhi Police issues helpline numbers, says any person who wants the details of any victim, he or she may contact the following officers. 

SC says it is for law enforcing agencies to ensure environment is conducive

Supreme Court judge Justice KM Joseph expresse displeasure over the way the police have acted. He said you (police) have to act immediately to handle the situation

The Supreme Court says there was lack of professionalism. Top court says had the police acted in accordance with the law, many problems wouldn’t have taken place.

Supreme Court pulls up Delhi Police over 'lack of professionalism' in handling violence

A team of Delhi Fire Department is conducting cooling operation at the tyre market in Gokulpuri area; the market was set ablaze on February 24

An injured Delhi Police personnel, identified as Vikas, admitted to GTB Hospital. He sustained injuries in Bhagirath Vihar of Delhi's Gokulpuri.

Supreme Court fixes hearing on Shaheen Bagh matter to March 23. Top court terms incidents of violence in Delhi ''unfortunate'' but refuses to entertain pleas on them as of now.

SC says it will not examine interlocutor report on Shaheen Bagh anti-CAA protest as 'environment is not conducive'. 

A car set ablaze by rioters in Delhi's Karawal Nagar. Delhi Police officials trying to douse fire, say sources

Home Minister Amit Shah should order police to act in nation's interest, control violence in Delhi: Congress leader Siddaramaiah

Congress leaders to march to Rashtrapati Bhavan to seek normalcy and peace in violence-hit Delhi, say party sources

Total number of deaths due to northeast Delhi violence has risen to 20. Total injured admitted to hospital is 189. Some of them are critical. However, no police personnel has been admitted in hospital now.

I have been in touch with a large number of people whole night. Situation is alarming. Police, despite all its efforts, are unable to control situation and instil confidence. Army should be called in and curfew imposed in rest of affected areas immediately. Am writing to Hon’ble HM to this effect, tweets Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

I have been in touch wid large no of people whole nite. Situation alarming. Police, despite all its efforts, unable to control situation and instil confidence

Army shud be called in and curfew imposed in rest of affected areas immediately

Am writing to Hon’ble HM to this effect

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 26, 2020

Delhi HC tells CBSE to provide longer solution regarding holding board exams in violence-hit northeast Delhi. HC says students cannot wait on day-to-day basis to find out if exams would be held as situation in northeast Delhi is getting worse.

Delhi HC issues notice to Delhi Police chief, directs hims to respond by 12:30 PM on plea for action against those involved in inciting violence in northeast Delhi over CAA

Locals along with family members of Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal (who lost his life in violence in North East Delhi) protest at his native place Sadeensar in Sikar, Rajasthan, demanding martyr status for him.

NSA Ajit Doval has been given the charge of bringing Delhi violence under control. He's going to brief PM, Cabinet about the situation. NSA last night visited Jafrabad,Seelampur and other parts of Northeast Delhi where he held talks with leaders of different communities, says sources.

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval will attend the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting at 10:30 am to review Delhi situation

The NSA has made it clear that lawlessness would not be allowed to remain in the national capital&adequate number of police forces and paramilitary forces have been deployed. The police have been given a free hand to bring the situation under control, say govt sources.

NSA Ajit Doval will attend the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting at 10:30 am to review Delhi situation

Delhi violence death toll has increased to 18, says Sunil Kumar Gautam MD, Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital.

Today four people were brought dead. Death toll has risen to 17, ANI quotes Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital official as saying

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to the family of the injured Shahdara DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police) Amit Sharma to inquire about his health

Latest visuals from Maujpur, Seelampur and Gokulpuri. Security personnel deployed in these areas.

Delhi: Latest visuals from Maujpur, Seelampur and Gokulpuri. Security personnel deployed in these areas. #NortheastDelhi pic.twitter.com/wPoPwsnDDH

— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2020

Delhi High Court holds midnight hearing, directs police to ensure safe passage and emergency treatment for people injured in violence.

CBSE has postponed Class 10, 12 exams in northeast Delhi scheduled on Wednesday while exams will be held in remaining areas as per schedule, officials involved with the decision said. The exams scheduled for February 26th, 2020 are now postponed and the new dates will be notfied shortly, CBSE said.

Entry and exit gates at all Delhi metro stations have been opened. 

Delhi Police used water cannon to disperse the students of Jamia and JNU who had gathered outside CM Kejriwal's residence demanding a discussion over the prevailing tense situation in Delhi and restoration of peace.

Meanwhile, there are reports of people holding protest in Madurai's Nelpettai area against Delhi violence.

Late on Tuesday, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan visited Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital. I've been informed that 81 people were admitted to hospital yesterday and 69 today. Few of them have been discharged after treatment. Many are severely injured, I pray for their speedy recovery: Harsh Vardhan.

Members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Students Union, Jamia University and Civil Rights Group gathered outside CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence demanding a meeting in the wake of violence in northeast Delhi.

Doval met with top police personnel at the office of Delhi Commissioner of Police Northeast and discussed the situation. After the meeting at the DCP`s office in Seelampur, which ended around midnight, Doval accompanied by senior police officials visited Seelampur, Jaffrabad, Maujpur and Gokulpuri Chowk in northeast Delhi to review the situation.

NSA Ajit Doval late on Tuesday night reviewed the security arrangements and visited the areas most affected by violence in the northeast district of the national capital.

Home Minister Amit Shah held an emergency meeting - third in past 24 hours - with Delhi Police, Home Ministry officials late on Tuesday and reviewed the security situation in Delhi.