Demonstrations have started in Seelampur area of ​​Delhi on Tuesday. Police had to release tear gas shells on the protesters. It is alleged that the protesters threw stones at the police. There was a lot of uproar in the areas of Jamia Millia Islamia, Julena, New Friends Colony, Bharat Nagar and Mathura Road on Sunday.

The Saket Court of Delhi has sent six accused to 14 days judicial custody in the case of violence in Jamia Millia Islamia.

Senior Congress leader Tarun Gogoi has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is following the path of Jinnah for polarization in India. Through the Citizenship Amendment Act, the Center is trying to create a Hindu nation.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has said that the way police have acted against peaceful protesters, they have suffered greatly.

On the clash in Seelampur, Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa said that the situation in Seelampur was under control. We keep an eye on the situation. We are watching CCTV footage of the area. Video recording has also taken place.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who went to meet the President of India, said that the protests started in Northeast India on the Citizenship Amendment Act have spread across the country. Sonia said that there are very serious situations and there are fears that the situation may not go out of control. The Congress chief said that the police were adopting the wrong way with peaceful demonstrations.

Amid protests in Delhi, leaders of opposition parties met President Ram Nath Kovind under the leadership of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi complained to the President about the Modi government and said that the government is trying to crush peaceful demonstrations. Sonia Gandhi said that people's voice cannot be suppressed in a democracy.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed for peace to the people of Seelampur. On the new Citizenship Amendment Act, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "I appeal to all Delhiites to maintain peace." Violence of any kind cannot be tolerated in a civilized society. Nothing will be achieved by violence. Have to say your words in peace. ''

Police say the situation is under control but tension still persists. Several subway stations were closed. Police say that the peace committee of the area has appealed to the people to stay in the house.

Joint CP of Delhi Alok Kumar said, "There was a peaceful protest for an hour at Seelampur Tea Point. Only a few of the protesters started stone pelting. Madrasas and mosques have been appealed for peace. Now the situation is under control. Some policemen have been injured.

According to media reports, more than a thousand protesters took to the road. Police and protesters clashed during the protest itself. According to DMRC, the entry and exit of Seelampur and Gokulpuri metro stations have been closed.

Apart from this, the Metro stations of Welcome, Zafarabad, Mauzpur and Babarpur have also been closed. A DTC bus has also been damaged.

According to the news agency Reuters, two policemen were injured in the clash. It is being said that the peaceful protest went out of control. TV footage shows a huge crowd of people in front of the policemen. Buses and cars have been damaged and bricks and stones are scattered on the road. Many barricades have been laid on the roads in this area of ​​north-east Delhi.

Protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act have become violent in Seelampur, Delhi. There have been clashes between police and protesters. During this time a school bus has been damaged and a police post has been set on fire. Police have lathi-charged the protesters and tear gas shells have been released.

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