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Jamia Violence Highlights: IIM Students, Teachers Slam Citizenship Amendment Act
Anti-CAA Protests Highlights: Hundreds of students staged protest against the police action against their companions a day earlier, outside Jamia Millia Islamia University on Monday. Carrying a tricolour, students clapped and raised slogans against the central government and the Delhi Police.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a series of tweets has said while dissent is an essential part of democracy, violence is not. He was articulating government's stand on the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act.
Meanwhile, Congress and several opposition political parties on Monday condemned the police "brutality" against students of the University and demanded a judicial inquiry into the incidents.
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ABP News Bureau Last Updated: 16 Dec 2019 11:01 PM
Background
Over 1,000 students and faculty of premier management institutes, primarily the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), have issued a statement against the Citizenship Amendment Act, calling it 'discriminatory and violative of the Constitution'.
The online letter, signed and endorsed by as many as 1,053 students and teachers, says: As citizens and members of the academic community, we write to register our protest at the recent enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019.
This letter marks another strong protest against the CAA as has been seen across the universities in the country.
The online letter, signed and endorsed by as many as 1,053 students and teachers, says: As citizens and members of the academic community, we write to register our protest at the recent enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019.
This letter marks another strong protest against the CAA as has been seen across the universities in the country.
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The Supreme Court on Monday decided to hear the clutch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on Wednesday. With over a dozen pleas filed in the apex court, a bench of Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant said that they all will be heard along with other pending matters on December 18.
Students of the University of Hyderabad here on Monday staged a protest march condemning the brutal police assault on students of the Jamia Millia Islamia and the Aligarh Muslim University on Sunday.
Raising slogans against 'autocratic' Narendra Modi government, 'unconstitutional' Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and proposed nation-wide National Register of Citizens (NRC), students marched from the campus to Gachibowli Stadium.
Raising slogans against 'autocratic' Narendra Modi government, 'unconstitutional' Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and proposed nation-wide National Register of Citizens (NRC), students marched from the campus to Gachibowli Stadium.
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The Union Home Ministry will soon start the process of drafting rules for those eligible for Indian citizenship after the enactment of Citizenship Amendment Act 2019.
MHA sources said applicants will need to apply for citizenship with required documents through the prescribed channel.
They said applicants will not get citizenship automatically.
MHA sources said applicants will need to apply for citizenship with required documents through the prescribed channel.
They said applicants will not get citizenship automatically.
Students of the University of Mumbai, the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B), the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), and political parties and social organisations staged protests on Monday to express solidarity with students of the Jamia Millia Islamia whose campus witnessed violence on Sunday.
The IIT-B students, including many girls, carried torches, banners and posters saying 'In Solidarity With Jamia' and silently marched around their campuses peacefully, late on Sunday.
The IIT-B students, including many girls, carried torches, banners and posters saying 'In Solidarity With Jamia' and silently marched around their campuses peacefully, late on Sunday.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata: If you want to dismiss my government, you can, but I will never allow Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Bengal. If they want to implement CAA, they will have to do it over my dead body.
Delhi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, KC Venugopal, AK Antony, PL Punia, Ahmed Patel, Ambika Soni & other Congress leaders continue to sit on a symbolic protest near India Gate over police action during students' protests in Jamia Millia Islamia & Aligarh Muslim University(Uttar Pradesh)
Delhi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, KC Venugopal, AK Antony, PL Punia, Ahmed Patel, Ambika Soni & other Congress leaders continue to sit on a symbolic protest near India Gate over police action during students' protests in Jamia Millia Islamia & Aligarh Muslim University(Uttar Pradesh)
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC): Entry & exit gates of Lok Kalyan Marg and Janpath are closed. Trains will not be halting at these stations.
Delhi: Jagdish Tytler arrives for Congress' symbolic protest near India Gate over police action during students' protests in Jamia Millia Islamia (Delhi) & Aligarh Muslim University.
Delhi: Jagdish Tytler arrives for Congress' symbolic protest near India Gate over police action during students' protests in Jamia Millia Islamia (Delhi) & Aligarh Muslim University.
MHA sources:State govts&UT administrations requested to take requisite precautionary measures to maintain law&order,peace&public tranquility. They have also been requested to take action against circulation of fake news &rumours on social media having potential to incite violence
Union Min RS Prasad on CAA: Its objective is to give citizenship to persecuted religious minorities from Pak, Afghanistan,&Bangladesh. This Act poses no danger to citizenship of ppl of our country. Some are trying to flare religious tensions, it's sad Congress stands with them.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC): Entry & exit gates of Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan are closed. Trains will not be halting at Patel Chowk and Udyog Bhawan.
MHA sources: Number of people who will be benefited by Citizenship Amendment Act will be clear after framing of rules; Rules to be framed soon.
MHA sources: An applicant seeking Indian citizenship will have to apply for citizenship with required documents. The person will not become an Indian citizen automatically.
Meanwhile, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the two-hour protest, which began at 4 pm, is to express solidarity with students from Jamia Millia Islamia University and other places.
AP Siddiqui, Registrar, Jamia Milia Islamia:We've always encouraged students’ voice&protest. As far as democratic rights are concerned,Jamia has never denied democratic rights to any student.They're welcome to voice their concerns,as long as it's peaceful&within rules®ulations
AP Siddiqui, Registrar, Jamia Milia Islamia:We've always encouraged students’ voice&protest. As far as democratic rights are concerned,Jamia has never denied democratic rights to any student.They're welcome to voice their concerns,as long as it's peaceful&within rules®ulations
AP Siddiqui, Registrar, Jamia Milia Islamia, after Executive Council Meeting on yesterday's incident: We have organized a committee to assess the damage caused to Jamia. Those students who need medical treatment, we will assure medical assistance to them.
AP Siddiqui, Registrar, Jamia Milia Islamia, after Executive Council Meeting on yesterday's incident: It has been decided that we would recommend the Ministry of Human Resource Development to set up a high-level committee or initiate a judicial inquiry into the matter.
Students forcibly prevented from appearing in exams: DUSU
Delhi University Students' Union President Akshit Dahiya on Monday claimed that some student groups forcibly prevented students from appearing in examinations.
In a statement issued by Dahiya, he also alleged that when he reached the spot to help students enter the examination hall, the student groups attacked him.
Exams for undergraduate and postgraduate courses are currently underway in Delhi University.
Delhi University Students' Union President Akshit Dahiya on Monday claimed that some student groups forcibly prevented students from appearing in examinations.
In a statement issued by Dahiya, he also alleged that when he reached the spot to help students enter the examination hall, the student groups attacked him.
Exams for undergraduate and postgraduate courses are currently underway in Delhi University.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has joined the protests over Jamia Milia Islamia incident that happened last night and has sat on a dharna at India gate.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has joined the protests over Jamia Milia Islamia incident that happened last night and has sat on a dharna at India gate.
GNOU shifts its examination centres from Jamia Millia Islamia to alternative venues in view of tense situation.
Bollywood on Anti-CAA protests
Prominent names from the film fraternity, including director Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee Pannu, Konkona Sensharma and Sudhir Mishra on Monday condemned the police crackdown on students of Jamia Milia while accusing the government of trying to stifle the voices of dissent against Citizenship Amendment Act.
Thousands of students across India took to the streets demanding a probe into the use of teargas inside the Jamia library as well as police entering the campus without permission from university authorities on Sunday.
Jamia Milia had turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and used force, following student protest against the Act.
Many on the social media noted the usual silence of top stars, directors and producers in Bollywood but there were many who voiced their support for student protests.
Prominent names from the film fraternity, including director Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee Pannu, Konkona Sensharma and Sudhir Mishra on Monday condemned the police crackdown on students of Jamia Milia while accusing the government of trying to stifle the voices of dissent against Citizenship Amendment Act.
Thousands of students across India took to the streets demanding a probe into the use of teargas inside the Jamia library as well as police entering the campus without permission from university authorities on Sunday.
Jamia Milia had turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and used force, following student protest against the Act.
Many on the social media noted the usual silence of top stars, directors and producers in Bollywood but there were many who voiced their support for student protests.
IIS Bengaluru students hold protest, support Jamia, AMU students
The students of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru on Monday organised a protest regarding police action against students of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
Students put up posters against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 and the action taken against the protesters at the university campuses.
Clashes ensued between police and protestors at both JMI in New Delhi and AMU in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh after the protests organised by students against the citizenship law turned violent on Sunday.
The students of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru on Monday organised a protest regarding police action against students of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
Students put up posters against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 and the action taken against the protesters at the university campuses.
Clashes ensued between police and protestors at both JMI in New Delhi and AMU in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh after the protests organised by students against the citizenship law turned violent on Sunday.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC): Entry & exit gates of Jamia Millia Islamia are closed. Trains will not be halting at this station.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC): Entry & exit gates of Jamia Millia Islamia are closed. Trains will not be halting at this station.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Jamia Milia Islamia incident: Government has attacked the constitution & students, they attacked students after entering the university. We will fight for the constitution, we will fight against this government.
Protesters can target Shah, ministers' residences: Intel alert
The number of security personnel deployed outside residences of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other Central ministers was increased on Monday after Central intelligence agencies issued an alert that their residences can be targets of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019.
The number of security personnel deployed outside residences of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other Central ministers was increased on Monday after Central intelligence agencies issued an alert that their residences can be targets of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019.
Around 30 personnel received injured, 2 SHO suffered fractures, 1 in ICU: Delhi Police
In a press conference, the Delhi Police said that they showed maximum restraint despite maximum provocation.
‘Yesterday around 2 pm protest happened, locals also participated, our staff showed maximum restraint despite provocations. Around 4:30 pm some protesters went towards Mata Mandir marg and set a bus on fire,’ Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa said.
There are lot of rumours going around over this incident (violence near Jamia), I appeal to everyone especially students to not believe in rumours. Action will be taken against whoever is involved in this incident, he said.
Around 30 police personnel received injuries, 2 SHO suffered fractures, one of our personnel is in ICU. 2 FIRs have been registered for rioting and arsoning. Crime Branch will investigate the matter from all angles, Randhawa said.
In a press conference, the Delhi Police said that they showed maximum restraint despite maximum provocation.
‘Yesterday around 2 pm protest happened, locals also participated, our staff showed maximum restraint despite provocations. Around 4:30 pm some protesters went towards Mata Mandir marg and set a bus on fire,’ Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa said.
There are lot of rumours going around over this incident (violence near Jamia), I appeal to everyone especially students to not believe in rumours. Action will be taken against whoever is involved in this incident, he said.
Around 30 police personnel received injuries, 2 SHO suffered fractures, one of our personnel is in ICU. 2 FIRs have been registered for rioting and arsoning. Crime Branch will investigate the matter from all angles, Randhawa said.
Mamata Banerjee In Kolkata: Only BJP will remain here and everyone else will be made to leave-it's their politics. It'll never happen. India is everyone's. Agar sabka sath nahi rahega toh sabka vikas kaise hoga? Who is the Citizenship Act for? We're all citizens. Didn't you cast vote? Don't you live here?
Once I was alone. Today Delhi's CM says that he won't allow this. Bihar's CM says that he won't allow NRC, I tell him don't allow Citizenship AmendmentAct too. MP's CM said that, Punjab's CM said that, Chhattisgarh's CM said that,Kerala'a CM said that, everyone has to say it.
Once I was alone. Today Delhi's CM says that he won't allow this. Bihar's CM says that he won't allow NRC, I tell him don't allow Citizenship AmendmentAct too. MP's CM said that, Punjab's CM said that, Chhattisgarh's CM said that,Kerala'a CM said that, everyone has to say it.
Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress, on Jamia Millia Islamia Protests:
Police can't enter into university premises without permission of Vice Chancellor. If they weren't permitted, how did Police, which comes under Central govt, enter into the campus? We condemn it. There should be a judicial inquiry.
Police can't enter into university premises without permission of Vice Chancellor. If they weren't permitted, how did Police, which comes under Central govt, enter into the campus? We condemn it. There should be a judicial inquiry.
Arvind Kejriwal seeks time from Amit Shah to discuss law and order situation in Delhi
I am very worried over the worsening law and order situation in Delhi. To ensure peace returns to the city immediately, I have sought time from Home Minister Amit Shah for a meeting, says Kejriwal.
I am very worried over the worsening law and order situation in Delhi. To ensure peace returns to the city immediately, I have sought time from Home Minister Amit Shah for a meeting, says Kejriwal.
Update / Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee takes out a protest march against Citizenship Amendment Act
Jamia VC Najma Akhtar: There has been a strong rumour that two students died, we deny this totally, none of our students died. About 200 people were injured of which many were our students
We will file an FIR against the entry of Police in our university campus. You can rebuild the property but you cannot compensate for the things the students went through. We demand a high level inquiry.
We will file an FIR against the entry of Police in our university campus. You can rebuild the property but you cannot compensate for the things the students went through. We demand a high level inquiry.
‘You can rebuild the property but you cannot compensate for the things the students went through,’ Says Jamia VC
Jamia Millia Islamia University Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar demanded a high-level probe into the police action on the students protesting peacefully inside their campus. She strongly condemned the ‘forceful’ entry of police personnel inside the campus despite denying them permission.
‘There has been a lot of property damage in the University,how will all this be compensated? There has been an emotional loss as well. Yesterday's incident was unfortunate. I also appeal to everyone to not believe in any kind of rumours,’ she stated.
Jamia Millia Islamia University Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar demanded a high-level probe into the police action on the students protesting peacefully inside their campus. She strongly condemned the ‘forceful’ entry of police personnel inside the campus despite denying them permission.
‘There has been a lot of property damage in the University,how will all this be compensated? There has been an emotional loss as well. Yesterday's incident was unfortunate. I also appeal to everyone to not believe in any kind of rumours,’ she stated.
‘Protests should be Peaceful, I appeal to Jamia students,’ Says DCP South East Delhi
‘I appeal to Jamia students, that the image of University gets affected when anti-social elements join their protests. Protests should be peaceful and disciplined,’ DCP South East Delhi Chinmoy Biswal said.
This (Police burnt buses) is an absolute lie. When mob was setting fire to properties, police tried to douse the fire by asking for water from residents. As far as the particular bus is concerned, Police saved it by using water from a bottle, he said.
‘I appeal to Jamia students, that the image of University gets affected when anti-social elements join their protests. Protests should be peaceful and disciplined,’ DCP South East Delhi Chinmoy Biswal said.
This (Police burnt buses) is an absolute lie. When mob was setting fire to properties, police tried to douse the fire by asking for water from residents. As far as the particular bus is concerned, Police saved it by using water from a bottle, he said.
Update: Students gather again in Jamia Millia Islamia campus
A large number of students have gathered in Jamia university again and are staging silent protest over the alleged violence on the protesting students on Sunday.
The students were seen holding hands to form human chain and holding the national flag.
A large number of students have gathered in Jamia university again and are staging silent protest over the alleged violence on the protesting students on Sunday.
The students were seen holding hands to form human chain and holding the national flag.
Anti-CAA Protests: Exclusive Visuals Of Jamia University Library After The Clash; Watch Ground Report
SC Agrees To hear On Wednesday Pleas Challenging CAA
Supreme Court agrees to hear on December 18 the pleas of Congress and of erstwhile Tripura royal Kirit Pradyot Deb Barman against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Supreme Court agrees to hear on December 18 the pleas of Congress and of erstwhile Tripura royal Kirit Pradyot Deb Barman against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
In solidarity with those protesting peacefully against CAB, NRC: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted on Monday: ‘The CAB, NRC are weapons of mass polarisation unleashed by fascists on India. The best defence against these dirty weapons is peaceful, non violent Satyagraha. I stand in solidarity with all those protesting peacefully against the CAB & NRC.’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted on Monday: ‘The CAB, NRC are weapons of mass polarisation unleashed by fascists on India. The best defence against these dirty weapons is peaceful, non violent Satyagraha. I stand in solidarity with all those protesting peacefully against the CAB & NRC.’
SC Agrees To Hear On Tuesday Pleas Alleging Violence Against Jamia Students:
The SC agreed to hear on Tuesday, a batch of pleas alleging violence against peaceful protest of students opposing Citizenship Amendment Act, but said that the violence needs to stop first.
The only thing we want is that rioting must stop, said CJI.
The court has however taken a strong note of damage of public property and rioting during students' stir.
Lawyers ask SC to take cognizance of incidents of attack on students protesting against amended Citizenship Act.
CJI SA Bobde says 'Just because they happen to be students, it doesn't mean they can take law and order in their hands, this has to be decided when things cool down. This is not the frame of mind when we can decide anything. Let the rioting stop.'
The SC agreed to hear on Tuesday, a batch of pleas alleging violence against peaceful protest of students opposing Citizenship Amendment Act, but said that the violence needs to stop first.
The only thing we want is that rioting must stop, said CJI.
The court has however taken a strong note of damage of public property and rioting during students' stir.
Lawyers ask SC to take cognizance of incidents of attack on students protesting against amended Citizenship Act.
CJI SA Bobde says 'Just because they happen to be students, it doesn't mean they can take law and order in their hands, this has to be decided when things cool down. This is not the frame of mind when we can decide anything. Let the rioting stop.'
2 FIRs registered by Delhi Police
Delhi: 2 FIRs over property damage and riots have been registered by Police in connection with violence during protests in Jamia Nagar area yesterday.
Delhi: 2 FIRs over property damage and riots have been registered by Police in connection with violence during protests in Jamia Nagar area yesterday.
Assam: Internet Suspension Extended For Another 24 Hours; Curfew relaxed In Guwahati, Dibrugarh
Curfew has been relaxed in Assam’s Guwahati and Dibrugarh today between 6 am - 8 pm.
Internet services which were to remain suspended till today morning, have been extended for another 24 hours, in 10 districts (Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh,Charaideo,Sivasagar,Jorhat,Golaghat, Kamrup (Metro)&Kamrup) of Assam
Curfew has been relaxed in Assam’s Guwahati and Dibrugarh today between 6 am - 8 pm.
Internet services which were to remain suspended till today morning, have been extended for another 24 hours, in 10 districts (Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh,Charaideo,Sivasagar,Jorhat,Golaghat, Kamrup (Metro)&Kamrup) of Assam
Several schools to remain closed in Delhi today
All schools in south east Delhi will remain shut on Monday, Delhi deputy chief minister and education minister Manish Sisoda announced here on Sunday night.
According to Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, all government and private schools in Okhla, Jamia Nagar, New Friends Colony, Madanpur Khadar areas of south east Delhi district will remain closed on Monday.
The announcement came in the wake of unprecedented violence that erupted following protests in Jamia Nagar, against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Several buses were burnt as violent mobs clashed with the police in south Delhi on Sunday.
All schools in south east Delhi will remain shut on Monday, Delhi deputy chief minister and education minister Manish Sisoda announced here on Sunday night.
According to Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, all government and private schools in Okhla, Jamia Nagar, New Friends Colony, Madanpur Khadar areas of south east Delhi district will remain closed on Monday.
The announcement came in the wake of unprecedented violence that erupted following protests in Jamia Nagar, against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Several buses were burnt as violent mobs clashed with the police in south Delhi on Sunday.
Many students, staffs were injured: JMI VC
Najma Akhtar, VC of Jamia Millia Islamia: Police couldn't differentiate between the protesters and students sitting in the library. Many students and staff were injured. There was so much ruckus that Police couldn't take permission. I hope for peace and safety of our students.
Najma Akhtar, VC of Jamia Millia Islamia: Police couldn't differentiate between the protesters and students sitting in the library. Many students and staff were injured. There was so much ruckus that Police couldn't take permission. I hope for peace and safety of our students.
Mobile Internet Services Suspended In Saharanpur:
District Magistrate Saharanpur: Mobile internet services to remain suspended starting from 12 pm of December 15 until further orders, in order to maintain law and order.
MANUU Students To Boycott Exam
Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) students' union writes to controller of examination of university, stating 'due to protests by MANUU students against police's attack on Jamia&AMU students,MANUU students are boycotting exams,request you to postpone the same'
Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) students' union writes to controller of examination of university, stating 'due to protests by MANUU students against police's attack on Jamia&AMU students,MANUU students are boycotting exams,request you to postpone the same'
Traffic movement closed from Sarita Vihar To Kalindi Kunj
As a precautionary measure following yesterday's protests, Delhi Traffic Police has closed traffic movement from Sarita Vihar to Kalindi Kunj, road no. 13A.
(ANI)
As a precautionary measure following yesterday's protests, Delhi Traffic Police has closed traffic movement from Sarita Vihar to Kalindi Kunj, road no. 13A.
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60 AMU Students Injured In Clashes, University Closed Till Jan 5
After the protest, the adminstration announced closure of the university till January 5.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Registrar Abdul Hamid said the police entered the campus late Sunday night and clashes were reported from inside. Hostels are being evacuated, he said.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to the residents of the state to maintain peace and harmony.
After the protest, the adminstration announced closure of the university till January 5.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Registrar Abdul Hamid said the police entered the campus late Sunday night and clashes were reported from inside. Hostels are being evacuated, he said.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to the residents of the state to maintain peace and harmony.
Entry, exit gates of all metro stations opened: DMRC
The entry and exit gates of all metro stations were opened and services had resumed at all stations, the DMRC said on Monday.
In the wake of violence in southeast Delhi after a protest against the amended Citizenship Act, the Delhi Metro Rail corporation (DMRC) closed the gates of around 13 metro stations on Sunday evening, following advice from police.
Security Update Entry & exit gates at all stations have been opened. Normal services have resumed in all stations, the DMRC said in a tweet on Monday.
The entry and exit gates of all metro stations were opened and services had resumed at all stations, the DMRC said on Monday.
In the wake of violence in southeast Delhi after a protest against the amended Citizenship Act, the Delhi Metro Rail corporation (DMRC) closed the gates of around 13 metro stations on Sunday evening, following advice from police.
Security Update Entry & exit gates at all stations have been opened. Normal services have resumed in all stations, the DMRC said in a tweet on Monday.
Delhi Minority Commission directs Police to release injured students or take them for treatment
Earlier on Sunday night, the Delhi Minority Commission (DMC) issued a direction to the SHO of Kalkaji Police Station to release the injured Jamia students held there or take them for treatment at a reputed hospital without any delay.
The commission also directed the officer to file a compliance report by 3 pm on Monday.
In the order, DMC Chairman Zafarul Islam Khan said failure to implement it will attract appropriate action.
Earlier on Sunday night, the Delhi Minority Commission (DMC) issued a direction to the SHO of Kalkaji Police Station to release the injured Jamia students held there or take them for treatment at a reputed hospital without any delay.
The commission also directed the officer to file a compliance report by 3 pm on Monday.
In the order, DMC Chairman Zafarul Islam Khan said failure to implement it will attract appropriate action.
Students' Protest Outside PHQ Comes To End As Delhi Police Releases Detained Students
Hundreds of students who were protesting against the police action on the violence in Jamia Millia Islamia university dispersed after staging six hours of sit-in in front of the Delhi Police headquarters in the early hours of Monday, demanding release of the detained students.
As many as 50 students, who were detained during protests at the Jamia Millia Islamia University here on Sunday, were released in the early hours of Monday, police said.
Of the 50 students, 35 were released from the Kalkaji police station and 15 from the New Friends Colony police station, a senior police officer said.
Police had clamped down on the protesters after incidents of arson and stone-pelting was reported in the campus.
Hundreds of students who were protesting against the police action on the violence in Jamia Millia Islamia university dispersed after staging six hours of sit-in in front of the Delhi Police headquarters in the early hours of Monday, demanding release of the detained students.
As many as 50 students, who were detained during protests at the Jamia Millia Islamia University here on Sunday, were released in the early hours of Monday, police said.
Of the 50 students, 35 were released from the Kalkaji police station and 15 from the New Friends Colony police station, a senior police officer said.
Police had clamped down on the protesters after incidents of arson and stone-pelting was reported in the campus.