Seelampur

Delhi clashes, worst in the capital in over two decades, started at the weekend but turned deadly on Monday after two groups protesting for and against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA clashed with each other. read more

In the run up to the 2020 polls, Seelampur witnessed violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and so has Delhi’s Jamia Nagar, which comes under the Okhla constituency in East Delhi parliamentary segment. read more

To put that in context, 180 tear gas shells were fired on December 22, 2012, during a protest at the India Gate lawns in the aftermath of the December 16 gang rape and murder case that sparked nationwide outrage. read more

At least 21 people were injured on Tuesday, after the protest that had started with a peaceful march, soon took shape of a violent agitation. read more

Among the vehicles damaged by the protesters, there was a school van. read more

More than 1000 protesters had come out on the streets at around 2 pm and threw stones and glass bottles at the police. In retaliation, the police teargassed the protesters. read more

According to the police, people are expected to be under the debris and rescue operation is underway. read more