Kejriwal says Delhi violence 'alarming'; calls for Army assistance
What's the story
On Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sought the assistance of the Indian Army to handle the tense situation in the Northeast region of the national capital. Since Sunday, violent mobs have wreaked havoc in the regions of Northeast Delhi's Maujpur, Jaffrabad, Yamuna Vihar, Gokulpuri, Chand Bagh, etc. The violence has left 20 dead, including a cop. Here are more details.
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Army should be called in; written to Home Minister: Kejriwal
Kejriwal tweeted on Wednesday, "I have been in touch with a large number of people the whole night. The police, despite all efforts, is unable to control the situation and instil confidence." He added, "The Army should be called in and curfew imposed in rest of the affected areas immediately. I am writing to Hon'ble Home Minister (Amit Shah) to this effect."
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You can view Kejriwal's tweet here
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
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 26, 2020
Army shud be called in and curfew imposed in rest of affected areas immediately
Am writing to Hon’ble HM to this effect
Recent developments
Yesterday, Kejriwal displayed confidence in Delhi Police
Notably, on Tuesday Kejriwal held a high-level meeting with Shah regarding the Northeast Delhi violence. While speaking to reporters after the meeting, Kejriwal expressed confidence in the police's ability to deal with the situation. When asked if Army deployment would be needed, the CM had said, "If it is needed then I hope... But right now the action is being taken by the police."
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Kejriwal met injured at hospitals last night
As both state and central governments face flak for not handling the situation well, Kejriwal met victims of the violence at GTB and Max hospitals Tuesday night. He called for the "madness" to "end immediately."
Delhi violence
CAA protests catalyze violence in Northeast Delhi
On Sunday, protesters against and in favor of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act clashed in Delhi's Maujpur. The protesters pelted stones at each other and the clashes spiraled into communal violence, spreading to nearby regions over Monday and Tuesday. Homes, shops, and vehicles were torched. The police resorted to tear gas shelling and "shoot at sight" orders were issued.