Police Uses Water Cannon Against Anti-CAA Protesters in WB
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Police used water cannons to disperse workers of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) who were protesting in Siliguri, West Bengal, against CAA, NRC and were demanding jobs, reported ANI on Wednesday, 12 February.
A resolution urging the Centre to repeal the Citizenship (Amendment) Act was passed in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.
Three BJP MLAs had walked out of the state Assembly after the government introduced the resolution in the House. Meanwhile, the MLAs of AIADMK and All India NR Congress boycotted the proceedings of the House, reported ANI.
A special Assembly session had been called for the resolution.
- Protesters against CAA, NRC and NPR were forcibly pushed back by the police as they breached the barricades in Delhi on 10 February
- While the Supreme Court has refused to remove people protesting at Shaheen Bagh for now, it also observed that “there cannot be indefinite protests in a common area”
- On the Shaheen Bagh protest, SC has set the matter for hearing on 17 February and issued notices to the Centre, the Delhi government and the police
- MP Cabinet on passed a resolution on 5 February demanding the Centre to repeal CAA
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Delhi Police Releases Photos of 70 People Involved in Violence Near Jamia
Delhi Police on Wednesday released photos of 70 people who were allegedly involved in violence during the anti-CAA protests near Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi last month, officials said.
On 15 December last year, the police had entered the campus and used force against students claiming violence during anti-CAA protests at the University.
European Parliament Debates Anti-CAA Motion
A joint motion, combining five different resolutions tabled by Members of the European Parliament against India's Citizenship (Amendment) Act, was debated at the Plenary session in Brussels on Thursday, 30 January, PTI reported.
The debate opened with a statement by Helena Dalli, the vice president of the European Commission and High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, who spoke strongly in favour of the "rich, frank and open" relationship the European Union (EU) shares with India.
No Permission to March from Jamia to Rajghat: Delhi Police
The Delhi police, on Thursday, 30 January, said that no permission has been given by the Jamia Coordination Committee for a march against CAA and NRC from Jamia to Rajghat.
Three Dalit Leaders Arrested for Apprehension of Breach of Peace in UP
Three Dalit leaders have been arrested here and sent to jail for alleged apprehension of breach of peace, police said.
Vikas Median, chief of Dalit outfit Udham Singh Sena, Bhim Army activist Teekam Bodh and one more person were arrested on Wednesday, 29 January evening over apprehensions that they could breach peace in the area, they said.
Rahul Gandhi Leads "Save the Constitution" March in Wayanad
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led a mass protest march against the amended Citizenship Act at Kalpetta in Wayanad district on Thursday, 30 Janaury.
Holding party flags, hundreds of workers are taking part in the two kilometre-long "Save the Constitution" march, which began from the SKMJ High School in Wayanad, Gandhi's Lok Sabha constituency.
Delhi Police Summons 3 Jamia Students in Connection With Campus Violence Case
Three students of Jamia Millia Islamia University have been summoned by Delhi Police Crime Branch today in connection with violence which broke out during anti-CAA protests on 15 December last year, reports ANI.
No Difference in Narendra Modi & Nathuram Godse: Rahul Gandhi in Kerala
Speaking at a rally after leading an anti-CAA march in Kerala's Wayanad, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nathuram Godse are no different, since both believe in the same ideology.
Further, Gandhi said that the only difference is that PM Modi does not have the guts to admit that he follows Godse's ideology.
'Shaheen Bagh a Base of Anti-Nationals, Should Conduct Surgical Strike if BJP Wins Delhi'
BJP’s candidate for Delhi’s Hari Nagar, Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, on Thursday, 30 January, said on his twitter that Shaheen Bagh has become the hub of anti-nationals. He also said that a ‘surgical strike’ will be conducted on Shaheen Bagh on 11 February, as soon as the Delhi polls results come in.
“Shaheen Bagh protesters at Jantar Mantar yesterday, said that the Indian Army kills its own people, and compare the Indian Army to the Pakistani Army. Shaheen Bagh has become the base of anti-nationals. A surgical strike will be conducted on these bases on the 11th of February,” Bagga said in a tweet.
Kanhaiya Detained, Released in Bihar's Champaran
Kanhaiya Kumar, former president of JNU Students Union, was taken into custody by the police in Champaran, Bihar and later released. Kumar had arrived in Champaran, Bihar to join the protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC at a Mahatma Gandhi Ashram, on the day of Gandhi’s death anniversary.
Man Shoots at Jamia Protesters, One Injured
A man, who was seen pointing a gun at anti-CAA protesters outside Jamia Millia Islamia, has reportedly shot at the protesters, leaving one injured. The incident occurred amid heavy police force deployment in the area.
The injured us being identified as a student of the university, named Shadab Najar. he is a student of Mass Communication, according to reports.
According to an NDTV report, the armed man has been arrested.
Jamia Firing ‘Direct Result' of Remarks Made by BJP Leaders During Campaigning: D Raja
CPI general secretary D Raja on Thursday said the incident of firing at Jamia Milia Islamia was a "direct result" of provocative comments made by BJP leaders while campaigning for the Delhi Assembly polls.
Raja told PTI that it was unfortunate that such an incident had happened on the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
"Jamia firing incident is a direct result of provocative statements made by BJP leaders during campaigning in Delhi. BJP leader Anurag Thakur should be arrested for his comments urging crowds to raise slogans of shoot the traitors," Raja said.
'Apprehended Person Being Questioned': DCP Chinmoy Biswal
Speaking on the firing incident at Jamia Nagar on Thursday, DCP Chimnoy Biswal said that the student has sustained injuries on his left hand and has been referred to the trauma centre.
“Doctors say he is out of danger. Apprehended person (Gopal) is being questioned,” he added.
Biswal was further quoted by CNN News18 as saying, “The person brandishing pistol came out from the crowd of protesters only. Essentially saying that he didn't come from outside. Question them (organisers) who made a public call that anybody can join the protest.”
People Protesting Outside Rajghat Detained
People protesting outside Rajghat in Delhi against the CAA and NRC were detained by the police on Thursday.
Regarding the protest CPI leader, D Raja told ANI, “We went to Rajghat to take part in the human chain, in protest against CAA-NRC. Delhi Police has arrested other leaders and me. We don't know where they are taking us.”
Protests Intensify Near Jamia Millia Islamia
Protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and NRC have intensified near Jamia Millia Islamia, after a man fired a pistol at a group of protesters in the area earlier on Thursday.
Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan Detained from Delhi Gate
Swaraj India’s Yogendra Yadav tweeted on Thursday that he has been detained along with Prashant Bhushan and around 50 other protesters from the Delhi Gate area.
“Police confirmed: no 144 in force, served us no order. Yet dragged and pushed into bus. Being taken to unknown destination,” Yadav alleged.
AAP Calls Jamia Firing Incident BJP's 'Conspiracy'
The Aam Aadmi Party called the firing incident in the Jamia area on Thursday BJP's “conspiracy” to get the Delhi elections postponed as the “saffron party knows it is losing” the polls.
‘Won’t Tolerate Any Such Incident’: Amit Shah on Jamia Firing
Hours after a man fired a pistol at a group of protesters in the Jamia area, leading to a student being injured, Home Minister Amit Shah said that he has spoken to the Delhi Police Commissioner regarding the incident and has instructed him to take strict action.
“The Central government will not tolerate any such incident, it will be taken seriously and the culprit will not be spared,” Shah tweeted.
'Please Take Care of Law and Order Situation in Delhi': Kejriwal Hits Back at Amit Shah
Soon after Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted regarding the Jamia firing incident, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal hit back, asking him to take care of the law and order situation in Delhi. “What is happening in Delhi? The law and order situation in Delhi has been deteriorating. Please take care of the law and order situation in Delhi,” Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi.
'Police Couldn't React Immediately...': Special Commissioner on Jamia Firing
Speaking on the firing incident near Jamia Millia Islamia on Thursday, special commissioner of police Praveer Ranjan said, “We've checked the injured and the pellet has been removed from his arm. As per doctors, he's stable. Police couldn't react immediately as the incident happened in a split second, but soon the police overpowered him. The case has been transferred to Crime Branch”
Protests Continue Near Jamia Amid Heavy Police Deployment
Protests are continuing near Jamia Millia Islamia University against the Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC amid heavy police deployment.
Students, Activists Form Human Chain in Chennai to Protest Against CAA
Students and political activists formed a human chain in Chennai on Thursday to protest against CAA.
FIR Filed Under Section 307 Against Man Who Opened Fire at Jamia
Hours after a man fired a pistol at a group of protesters in the Jamia area, leading to a student being injured, the Delhi Police registered an FIR against him under Section 307 (Attempt to murder) of the IPC as well as the Arms Act.
Speaking on the protests, Joint Commissioner of Police Devesh Shrivastava said, “They wanted permission to protest at Raj Ghat. We have stopped them here as they do not have any such permission. An FIR has been registered against the person who opened fire under Section 307 IPC and Arms Act, and further investigation is on.”
Protest Outside Jamia Millia Ends After Police Release 4 Detainees
A protest outside the Jamia Millia Islamia that began soon after a man opened fire at a group of anti-CAA agitators was called off after police released four detained protesters, police and university officials said on Thursday, according to PTI.
Joint Commissioner of Police DC Srivastava said all detained students, barring one, have been released.
Jamia VC Visits Student Injured in Firing at AIIMS
Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia Najma Akhtar visited All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) trauma centre to enquire about the health of Shadab Farooq, a student of Jamia, who was was injured in the firing earlier on Thursday.
Jamia Firing: Students Protest Outside Delhi Police Headquarters at ITO
Scores of students from different universities gathered outside the Delhi Police headquarters at ITO on Thursday night condemning the attack on a student near Jamia Millia Islamia University, PTI reported.
The students said they were protesting against the Delhi Police for being a “mute spectator” while a man fired a pistol at anti-CAA protestors near Jamia Millia Islamia University.
"We have come here to protest against the brutal attack on a Jamia student today at the varsity. The Delhi Police did noting. We condemn this act and want strict action against the accused," one of the protestors said.
Protesters Gather Outside Republic TV's Office in Mumbai
A group of protesters gathered outside the office of Republic TV at Kamla Mill compound in central Mumbai on late Thursday night, the police said.
Earlier, messages asking people to gather at the English news channel's office for a protest against "misreporting" of the firing incident outside Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi by a section of media were circulating on social media.
Police personnel were deployed in large number outside the channel's office and there was no untoward incident so far, a police official said.
Jamia Firing: Jamia Alumni Association Files Complaint Against BJP Leaders, Teenager
The Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia has filed a complaint against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Kapil Mishra, Parvesh Varma and the teenager who opened fire at the protesters in the Jamia area, sources told The Quint.
The complaint entails comments and remarks during public rallies by the BJP leaders and alleges that the peaceful march by Jamia students was disturbed by the firing.
Further, it alleges that it was a clear effort by these politicians to turn a peaceful march into a violent one during which a student of Jamia got injured.
Delhi Police Detains Protesters Outside Headquarters
Protesters who were sitting outside the Police Headquarters at ITO against the firing incident outside Jamia Millia Islamia, have been detained by the Delhi Police.
Such Incidents Possible if BJP Leaders Incite, Promote Violence: Priyanka Gandhi
Slamming the BJP over the Jamia firing incident, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said such incidents were possible with the ruling party's leaders inciting people to shoot, and asked Prime minister Narendra Modi to answer whether he stands with violence or non-violence.
Delhi Police Crime Branch to Produce Accused in Juvenile Court Today
Delhi Police Crime Branch, on Friday, 31 January, will produce the Jamia area firing accused before Juvenile Justice Board.
Earlier, the police had said that the accused doesn’t regret his act and has so far denied being affiliated to any organisation. “He got radicalized after watching videos on social media. He wanted to take revenge of the death of Chandan Gupta (killed during Kasganj violence in 2018),” the police told ANI
Opposition Leaders Protest Against CAA, NRC and NPR at Parliament Premises
Opposition leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Shahi Tharoor, and more protested in the Parliament premises against the Citizenship Amendment Act, NRC and NPR.
SAD Maintains Stand That All Religions Should be Included in CAA
The Shiromani Akali Dal on Friday reiterated its stand that the Citizenship Amendment Act should not specify any particular religion, but should be for all religious communities.
The party had voted in favour of the contentious law in Parliament, but it maintained that it was against keeping out any religious community from the act's purview.
Jamia Millia Islamia Students Stage Protest Outside Varsity
Students of Jamia Millia Islamia on Friday, 31 January gathered outside the gate of the varsity to stage a peaceful protest against the amended Citizenship Act, a day after a man fired a pistol at a group of agitators there, injuring a student.
The students carried posters that read "Stop Hate Speech, Safety really?, What's in the name' and 'Tamache Pe Disco, Jamia se Khisko'.
Opposition Members Protest as Prez Mentions CAA in Economic Survey Address
Opposition members raised slogans when President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday hailed the amended citizenship act in his address to the joint sitting of Parliament.
While many members came wearing black bands and carrying banners to the House with 'No CAA', 'No NPR' and 'No NRC' written on them, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Ghulam Nabi Azad, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, did not sit at their designated seats in the front row as a mark of protest.
FIR Lodged Against Dilip Ghosh for Derogatory Remark Against Anti-CAA Protester
A day after West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh courted yet another controversy when he said that a woman anti-CAA protester was lucky to have escaped his party's rally with just a torn poster, an FIR was lodged against him at a city police station on Friday.
A senior police officer confirmed that a complaint has been filed against the BJP leader, and said that the matter was being looked into.
Jamia Firing: Juvenile Shooter Sent to 14-Day Protective Custody
The teenager who shot at a Jamia Millia Islamia University student on Thursday has been sent to 14 days protective custody. The police has also put in an application at the RML hospital for a bone ossification test for determining his age, media reports said.
SC Issues Notice to Centre on Pleas Challenging CAA
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre on a batch of pleas, including the one filed by Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad, challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act and tagged them along with other pending petitions, ANI reported.
'Govt Ready to Talk to Shaheen Bagh Protesters': Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in a tweet said that the government is ready to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters and clear their doubts regarding CAA.
“Government is ready to talk to protestors of Shaheen Bagh but then it should be in a structured form and the Narendra Modi govt is ready to communicate with them and clear all their doubts they have against CAA,” he wrote.
'No Protests on Campus,' Says Jamia Registrar
Registrar of Jamia University in a statement said that no protest meetings or mass gathering will be allowed on university campus as this can lead to an attempt of disruption of peace at JMI, reports ANI.
“It is to inform that any kind of protest meeting, agitation, speeches&mass gathering or any unlawful activities causing inconvenience&disruption in the day to day academic functioning are not allowed anywhere in the campus,” the Registrar said.
Man Fires in Shaheen Bagh Area, Taken Into Custody
A man on Saturday fired two rounds in air in the Shaheen Bagh area, where an anti-CAA protest is on, following which he was taken into custody by police, eyewitnesses said.
No one was injured in the incident which occurred at around 4:53 pm.
Delhi DCP Chinmay Biswal on incident of firing in Shaheen Bagh told ANI, “The man had resorted to aerial firing. Police immediately overpowered and caught him.”
"Only Hindus will get to call the shots in our country and nobody else (Hamare desh mein sirf Hinduon ki chalegi. Aur kisi ki nahi chalegi)," the man shouted while he was being taken into custody.
Abu Ala Suhani, a publisher and resident of Shaheen Bagh said, "The man appeared be in his 20s and fired two rounds. While he was being taken into custody, we heard a policeman asking him his name. The man said his name was Kapil Gujjar and he belongs to Dallupura village in Uttar Pradesh."
He shouted "Hindu Rashtra Zindabad" and fired two rounds.
'Kejriwal Supplying Biryani to Shaheen Bagh Protesters': Yogi Adityanath
On Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a poll rally in Delhi said that Arvind Kejriwal government is supplying biryani to protesters at Shaheen Bagh, PTI reported.
He further said, “Those who support terrorists in Kashmir are staging protest in Shaheen Bagh and raising slogans of “azadi.”
Women Form Human Chain at Shaheen Bagh After Man Fires in the Air
Women form a human chain at Shaheen Bagh where a man, claiming to be one Kapil Gujjar, fired bullets on Saturday.
Amit Shah Ji What Have You Done to Delhi: Kejriwal on Shaheen Bagh Firing
Reacting to the open firing incident at the Shaheen Bagh area, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in a tweet said, “Amit Shah ji, what have you done to Delhi?”
He further commented on the law and order situation of Delhi and said, “Please focus on improving the law and order situation of Delhi.”
'Shooter Changed, Ideology of Pulling the Trigger Still the Same': Congress
In veiled attack on BJP over the Shaheen Bagh firing incident, Congress says shooter has changed but ideology of pulling the trigger in 1948 or 2020 has remained same, PTI reported.
Do Not Mind Losing Power for Anti-CAA Stand: Puducherry CM
Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday, 1 February, said the Congress party was firm on its anti-Citizenship Amendment Act stand and his government will not allow its implementation in the Union Territory, even if it meant losing power.
Addressing an anti-CAA rally, organised by various organisations at Karaikal, Narayanasamy said the Puducherry Assembly session was slated to begin on 12 February and the government was planning to pass a resolution opposing the implementation of the CAA, National Register of Citizens and National Population Register in the Union Territory.
"CAA divides people based on religion and we are firm on our stand opposing it. We will not allow its implementation (CAA, NRC, NPR) in Puducherry. We do not care if we would remain in power or not fortaking a principled stand," he said.
FIR Is Being Registered: Delhi DCP on Shaheen Bagh Firing Incident
On Saturday, 1 February, Delhi DCP Chinmoy Biswal said that an FIR has been registered against the person who opened fire at Shaheen Bagh, ANI reported
“Police overpowered and detained him on the spot while he was firing in the air. He is being interrogated, he said that his name is Kapil. FIR is being registered, further investigation underway,” he told ANI.
'Yeh Humein Goliyon Se Daraayeinge': Protesters on Shaheen Bagh Firing Incident
Reacting to the Shaheen Bagh firing incident that took place on Saturday, 1 February, former Jamia student Ayesha, referring to the ruling part, told The Quint, ‘Ye Humein goliyon se daraayeinge?’ (Translated: These people will scare us using bullets?)
Further, eye witnesses told The Quint that shooter was able to come inside as he made way though the police barricades.
300 Law Students Write Letter to CJI over JNU Incident
Amid the events that transpired in JNU in January, a group of 300 students from law schools across the country have penned an open letter to the CJI expressing their “shock at the state of affairs in the country,” and urging the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of the issue.
Case Registered, Investigation Underway: Delhi Police PRO on Shaheen Bagh Firing
Regarding the Shaheen Bagh firing incident, Delhi Police PRO Anil Mittal said that a case under relevant sections of IPC and Arms Act was registered at the Shaheen Bagh police station.
“Accused is being interrogated. He has revealed his identity as Kapil, aged 25 years and is a resident of Dallupura. Further investigation is in progress,” he said.
Delhi Police Detain Pro-CAA Protesters From Shaheen Bagh
Delhi Police detained many pro-CAA protesters who had gathered in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh on Sunday, 2 February to end the sit-in and “clear the road.” Many protesters claimed they were “common people who were being inconvenienced by the protest” that has been continuing for over a month. However, The Quint reporter who was present at the site spotted saffron flags associated with Hindutva outfits. However, the protesters holding the flags claimed they don’t belong to any organisation.
Chinmoy Biswal, DCP South-East district, who was present at the spot said, “No permission granted to anyone to hold demonstration in&around Shaheen Bagh area against the ongoing protest here over CAA. Still, some people called on the protest today, so they were stopped and dispersed by police.”
Days After Being Interrogated by ED, SDPI Promises 'Mini-Shaheens' Across India
The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has called for "mini-Shaheen" all over India. This statement comes days after the party was interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as a part of their investigation into the financial link between the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its affiliates and violent protests across India, reports Times Now.
Panel Constituted by AMU to Probe Campus Violence Asks Students to Submit Statements by 7 Feb
A one-man judicial panel constituted by the Aligarh Muslim University to probe into violent incidents that rocked the campus in December 2019 has asked students and staffers at the AMU to submit their written statements by February 7, according to an official notification.
The probe is being conducted by retired chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court V K Gupta.
As per the notification issued on Saturday, students and staffers at the AMU should submit their written statements to the probe panel by 7 February, reports PTI.
Similarly, a seven-member committee of senior faculty members instituted by AMU Vice-Chancellor Tariq Mansoor to review all the FIRs registered by police against students in connection with anti-CAA protests is also expected to start functioning shortly, AMU spokesman Omar Peerzada said.
Delhi Police DCP, In-charge of Shaheen Bagh Sacked
Chinmoy Biswal, DCP, South-East Delhi, has been relieved from his present post with immediate effect, news agency ANI reported. The report said that Biswal shall report to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Biswal was appointed by the Election Commission and will be replaced by Kumar Gyanesh with immediate effect, ANI reported. Further, a PTI report said that the EC cited the "ongoing situation" in the area, which saw firing incidents outside Jamia university and at Shaheen Bagh.
Unidentified Miscreants Open Fire at Jamia Millia Islamia
Two unidentified persons opened fire at Gate No 5 of the Jamia Millia Islamia University late Sunday, 2 February, the Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC) said.
A statement issued by the committee, a group comprising students and alumni of the varsity, said the attackers were on a red scooty. No one was injured in the attack. One of the miscreants was wearing a red jacket, the statement said.
Police said they were verifying the JCC's claims.
Case Against Unidentified Men Who Opened Fire Outside Jamia
Delhi Police have registered a case after two unidentified persons allegedly opened fire outside Jamia Millia Islamia on Sunday night, police said. No one was injured in the attack.
An FIR has been registered under Sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 27 Arms Act against unknown persons.
In a statement issued by the Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC), a group comprising students and alumni of the university formed to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act, said the attackers were on a red motorcycle.
A senior police official said a case of attempt to murder under relevant sections of the IPC and the Arms Act was registered in connection with the incident and an investigation is underway.
108 More PFI Members Arrested for Violence During Anti-CAA Protests
108 people affiliated to the Popular Front of India (PFI) have been arrested in the last four days in relation to violence during the anti-CAA protests in several districts of the state, Awanish K Awasthi, Additional Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Home Department, told media.
These arrests are in addition to the 25 who were arrested earlier, he said, according to ANI.
Former IPS Officer Abdur Rehman Barred From Addressing Anti-CAA Protest at AMU
Former special inspector general of police (IGP) Abdur Rehman, who was set to address a protest at the Aligarh Muslim University against the amended citizenship law, was detained by police and asked to return to New Delhi, PTI reported.
Rehman, who had resigned from his post in December last year in protest against the CAA, was detained at Lodha Police Station in Aligarh on Sunday.
The former IPS officer from Maharashtra told reporters that he was served a written notice by police stating that his presence at the AMU could lead to a law and order problem, and hence he decided to comply with this missive "and would come back" again after he gets permission.
Sharjeel Imam to be Produced in Court on Monday, Police Seeks Extension of Custody
Sharjeel Imam is set to be produced in Court on Monday, reports Times Now. Delhi Police is reportedly seeking an extension to the 5-day custody.
We Appeal Protesting Students to Take Precautions: Jamia PRO
Commenting on Sunday night's firing near the university, Jamia Millia Islamia PRO Ahmad Azeem on Monday appealed protesting students to "take precautions".
"We have taken several steps to tighten security in the university. We have given more equipment to our security personnel and set up more CCTV cameras. I appeal to protesting students to take precautions." he told news agency ANI.
"Goli Maro..." Slogans at Pro-CAA Rally in Hyderabad
A group of people raised "traitors should be shot" slogans during a rally organised in Hyderabad as part of an event in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) by a local organisation.
The city police launched an inquiry after one of the speakers allegedly raised a similar slogan at the end of the pro-CAA meeting organised by Akhand Bharat Sangarsh Samiti (ABSS) on Sunday evening.
A video clip aired by some local web-based channels purportedly showed a group of participants while marching towards the event's venue shouting slogans including "Desh Ke Gaddaron Ko "goli maro sa*** ko" (shoot down the traitors)."
Rapid Action Force Deployed at Shaheen Bagh
Rapid Action Force (RAF) was deployed near the Shaheen Bagh protest site on Monday, 3 February.
Cops Issue CrPC Notice to 6 'Mumbai Bagh' Protesters
Six people, including a woman, were issued notices under section 149 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) on Monday in connection with a sit-in protest at Nagpada in the metropolis against the Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC, police said.
The protest, which has been going on for nine days now, is akin to the one in Shaheen Bagh in Delhi and therefore is being called 'Mumbai Bagh' by some sections of the media.
Sedition Charge on Mumbai Protesters for Slogan in Sharjeel's Support
An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of IPC including 124A (Sedition) at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan Police Station in connection with the raising of slogans in support of Sharjeel Imam at 'Mumbai Pride Solidarity Gathering 2020' on 1 February.
2 Feb Jamia Shooting Case Transferred to Crime Branch
Case pertaining to firing near incident near Jamia on 2 February transferred to the Crime Branch of Delhi Police.
2 BJP Workers Among 3 Held for Attacking Union Minister's House in Assam
Three persons, including two BJP activists, have been arrested for allegedly attacking the residence of Union minister Rameswar Teli during anti-CAA protests in Assam, police said on Monday.
The house of Teli, Union Minister of State for Food Processing, in Upper Assam's Duliajan town was attacked on 11 December during the statewide stir against the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
"Based on CCTV footages, Debajit Hazarika, Vicky Sonar and Arup Kahar were arrested. We had picked them up on Sunday," Dibrugarh Superintendent of Police, Sreejith T told PTI.
FIR Registered Against Activist Urvashi Chudawala
An FIR has been registered against activist Urvashi who identifies as 'Kris' and 50 others under IPC sec 124A(Sedition), 153B, 505, 34 at Azad Maidan police station on Monday, 3 February, in connection with raising of slogans in support of Sharjeel Imam at 'Mumbai Pride Solidarity Gathering' at Azad Maidan on 1 February, reports ANI.
Delhi HC to Hear Jamia Incident Hearing on 29 April
The Delhi High Court has moved the hearing on the 15 December violence in Jamia Millia Islamia University to 29 April 2020. On 15 December 2019, Delhi police had allegedly entered the University, lathicharged student and ransacked the library, after anti-CAA protest outside the university campus.
Attempts Being Made to Terrorise Anti-CAA Protesters: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, 4 February, slammed BJP leaders for allegedly branding anti-CAA protesters as "anti-nationals", and said the recent firings outside Jamia Millia University and Shaheen Bagh in Delhi were attempts to terrorise the peaceful agitators.
In a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Banerjee said unlike the PM, who "calls himself a 'chowkidaar' (watchman) only during polls", she takes care of people and attends to their problems round the year.
No Decision yet on NRC at National Level: Mos Home
The government has not taken any decision on preparing a nationwide NRC, it reiterated in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, 4 February, amid protests against the citizens' register in the country.
"Till now, the government has not taken any decision to prepare the National Register of Indian Citizens at the national level," Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said replying a written question.
On 22 December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government has never discussed NRC since coming to power for the first time in 2014. It has been discussed neither in Parliament nor in the Cabinet, he added.
Man Held for Threatening to Shoot at Anti- CAA Protesters: Lucknow
A 24 year old man was arrested by the Lucknow police on 3 February, for threatening to shoot protesters at the Clock Tower where an anti-CAA agitation is on. In a Facebook post on 30 January, Shravan had threatened to shoot the protesters at the Clock Tower and even claimed that he had bought a pistol for the purpose.
Rajendra Prasad Meena Appointed DCP (South-East) After Biswal Shunted Out
Senior police officer Rajendra Prasad Meena has been appointed the deputy commissioner of police (south-east) by the Election Commission, which has directed him to assume charge immediately.
This comes after Chinmoy Biswal was relieved from his post as DCP (South-East) with immediate effect, with the EC citing the "ongoing situation" in the area, which saw firing incidents outside Jamia university and at Shaheen Bagh.
Pro-CAA Protesters Chant 'Shoot the Traitors' Near Jamia
Pro-CAA protesters chanting “Desh ke gaddaro ko, goli maro saalon ko (Shoot the traitors)” and “Jai Shri Ram” have been allegedly marching towards Jamia Millia Islamia, a student of the University told The Quint.
Videos corroborating the inputs have been circulating on social media, where the protesters can be seen marching with saffron flags in the locality.
Man Who Opened Fire in Shaheen Bagh on 1 Feb Sent to 2-day Police Custody
Kapil Gujjar, who opened fire in Shaheen Bagh area on 1 February, sent to two days police custody by a Delhi Court on Tuesday, 4 February.
Sikh Farmers Allegedly Stopped by Delhi Police From Reaching Shaheen Bagh
Reports coming in state that eight buses of Sikh farmers travelling from Punjab to show solidarity with Shaheen Bagh were allegedly stopped by Delhi police officers near Sarita Vihar in Delhi.
Hundreds of Lawyers Take out Rally Against CAA-NRC-NPR in Kolkata
Hundreds of lawyers practising at the Kolkata High Court and some district courts took out a protest rally against CAA, NRC and NPR in Kolkata on Tuesday, 4 February, reports PTI.
Coming together under the banner 'Lawyers for Democracy', the advocates, owing allegiance to different political parties, walked from the high court to Subodh Mallick Square in central Kolkata, covering a distance of around two kilometres.
Senior lawyer Bikash Bhattacharya of CPI(M), Uttam Majumdar of Congress and Leftist opposition party SUCI's legal centre leader Bivas Ghosh led the rally which saw the participation of around 400 lawyers.
Woman Seriously Injured as Police Crack Down on Protesters in UP's Azamgarh
One woman was seriously injured after the police reportedly surrounded and assaulted a group of anti-CAA-NRC protesters in Bilariyaganj in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh district on Wednesday, 5 February.
The police reportedly resorted to stone pelting and teargas shells.
“Around 150 women were present there at the time... The police surrounded us to force us to stop our peaceful protest. They first caught and beat up the boys. Then they started throwing bricks at us,” said Yasmeen Khan, one of the protesters who witnessed the crackdown.
She added that several women were injured in the crackdown.
Women Protest Against CAA, NRC, NPR in Modasa
Thousands of women are protesting against the CAA, NRC and NPR by staging a sit-in protest in Gujarat's Modasa town.
CAA No Threat to Muslims: Rajinikanth
Actor Rajinikanth, while briefing the media stated that CAA is no threat to Muslims and added that if people from the community face trouble, the actor will be the first person to raise voice for them.
NRC Would Impact All Religions, Won't Allow It: Uddhav Thackeray
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday, 5 February said there was no need to fear the Citizenship Amendment Act, but asserted his government will not allow the proposed National Register of Citizens to be implemented as it would "impact people of all religions".
Stop Involvement of Children in Protests: Bravery Award Winner Writes to CJI
In wake of the death of a four-month infant of a Shaheen Bagh protestor, Zen Gunratan Sadavarte, one of Bravery Award winners of this year, writes to Chief Justice of India, seeking direction for authorities to stop children & infants' involvement in demonstration & agitations
Burqa Clad Woman Caught Shooting Videos in Shaheen Bagh, Raises Suspicion
A popular right-leaning YouTube artist Gunja Kapoor caused chaos at Shaheen Bagh as protesters raised alarm over what they said were suspicious activities. The protesters alleged that Gunja was roaming in Shaheen Bagh wearing a Burkha and was filming videos. She was later whisked away by police.
No Foreign Country Has Right to Interfere in India's Internal Matters: President Naidu
President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday, 5 February said no foreign country has the right to interfere in the internal matters of India, and this message should be sent out loud and clear.
He said this in response to a mention by Shiv Sena MP Anil Desai of the resolution in the European Parliament against the amended citizenship act.
Rajinikanth Throws Weight Behind CAA, NPR; Says No Threat to Muslims
Superstar Rajinikanth on Wednesday threw his weight behind the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act and asserted that the legislation did not pose any threat to Muslims while backing the National Population Register exercise as "very essential."
In his first reaction after the amendment to the Citizenship Act and nation wide protests against it, the top actor also sought to dispel misgivings about the National Register of Citizens saying the government was yet to make up its mind about it.
MP Cabinet Passes Resolution Demanding Repeal of CAA, Amendments in NPR
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has passed resolution demanding Central Government to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The resolution also demands amendments in the National Population Register (NPR), reports ANI.
CAA, NRC a 'Sinister Design' Foiled by People: Chowdhury
The leader of Congress party in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury today attacked the government over the NRC and CAA, saying it was a “sinister design” foiled by the people.
“Our people are coming out to save the Constitution from you,” he said in the lower house while participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, reported PTI.
If Shaheen Bagh Shooter Belongs to AAP, Give Him Double Punishment: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on today said that if the person who opened fire at the anti-CAA protest site in Shaheen Bagh belonged to his party, he should be given a “double punishment.”
Kejriwal told reporters that there should be no compromise on national security.
“I want to urge (Union Home Minister) Amit Shah not to compromise on national security,” he said, reports PTI.
SHO Writes to Jamia's Registrar to Remove Protesters from Gate No. 7
Upender Singh, SHO (Station house officer) of Jamia Nagar Police Station has written to the Registrar of Jamia Millia Islamia to remove protesters from Gate no 7 of the University, reports ANI.
Shaheen Bagh Shooter Admitted During Probe He Had Joined AAP: Police
Special Commissioner of Police (Intelligence) Praveer Ranjan on Wednesday, 5 February said Kapil Baisala who opened fired at the Shaheen Bagh protest site had "admitted during investigation" that he had joined AAP last year, reports PTI.
Addressing a press conference here, he said the pictures purportedly showing him joining the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were in the "public domain" and found during the probe.
"Shaheen Bagh shooter Kapil during police investigation had admitted that he and his father had taken the primary membership of AAP in May 2019," he claimed.
DMK Launches State-Wide Signature Campaign Against CAA
DMK party has launched a signature campaign across Tamil Nadu, opposing Citizenship Amendment Act. Party's local leaders visited the local markets of Chennai on Wednesday, 5 February, seeking signatures of people.
"We're doing this to show that the entire state is against CAA, NRC, NPR," party representative.
UP Police Files FIR Against 135, Arrests 20 for Anti-CAA Protests in Azamgarh
The police has registered an FIR against at least 135 people, of which only 35 have been named and the rest are unidentified, for allegedly protesting against the amended citizenship law in Bilariaganj area here.
Twenty people named in the FIR have been arrested, police said.
"FIR has been registered against 35 named and over 100 unidentified persons involved in anti-CAA protests on Tuesday near Jauhar park in Bilariaganj area. Of them 20 have been arrested," Superintendent of Police, Triveni Singh, said.
He said the protest was led by Ulema Council national general secretary Tahir Madni, who was also arrested on Wednesday, 5 February.
Citizens Stage Demonstration Against Bidar Cops
People in Bengaluru are protesting police action against minors in Bidar school and misuse of sedition law in arresting a parent and teacher. The demonstrations are being held outside DGP’s office.
Contempt Petition Filed in HC Against Delhi Govt, Police Over Ban on Use of Loudspeakers for 'Azan'
Contempt petition filed in High Court against Delhi Government and Delhi Police. The petition calls for a ban on the use of loudspeakers for 'azaan' from 10 pm* to 6 am. Petition also demands that if found to be so, DM&SHO of the area should be held responsible, reports ANI.
Will Not Implement NPR, but Will Proceed With Census: Kerala CM
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday assured the state assembly that the National Population Register will not be implemented, but the state will go ahead with the census process.
As the Congress-led opposition UDF and the treasury benches sparred over the NPR, Vijayan said the state cannot cancel the Centre's notification asking officials to start the enumeration process.
“But we can stay it. We have stayed the NPR process. Since the opposition leader is insisting, the government will look into it. We stand by the decision that census will go on. We will not implement NPR. The questionnaire for that is different,” the chief minister told the House, reported PTI.
Sharjeel Imam Sent to Judicial Custody Till 12 Feb
Sharjeel Imam has been sent to judicial custody till 12th February in Delhi, reported ANI.
Rapper Arivu Signs in DMK's Stalin Campaign Against CAA
DMK President met rapper Arivu whose anti-CAA song 'Sanda Seivom' had gone viral recently. The leader appreciated the artist and presented him with a Murasoli.
Arivu has shown his support for Stalin's campaign 'Signatures Against CAA' by signing on the list.
The opposition party had adopted this campaign as a resolution during its party meeting, Stalin will soon visit the President and submit the list of signatures which he has received from different districts in Tamil Nadu.
Jamia Millia Islamia to Open Road for 2 Days in View of Delhi Elections
The protestors at Jamia Millia Islamia have decided to open the road of Jamia for the next two days so that people do not have any problem during the ensuing Delhi elections.
“Election is a constitutional process, so will make sure it is celebrated,” the Jamia Coordination Committee said, adding that the protest shall continue at from 9 February onward.
Anti-CAA Protest: Photojournalist Beaten up by Police in Mumbai
Photojournalist was allegedly beaten up by police at a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Mumbai.
SC to Hear Pleas Seeking Removal of Shaheen Bagh Protesters on 10 Feb
The Supreme Court has said that it will hear pleas seeking the removal of protesters from Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh on 10 February, PTI reports.
"We understand there is a problem and we have to see how to resolve it. We will take it up on Monday. We will be in a better position by then," a bench comprising justices SK Kaul and KM Joseph said.
When an advocate appearing for one of the petitioners said that voting for Delhi election is scheduled on February 8, the bench noted, "That is exactly why we are saying come on Monday. Why should we influence it?"
It also said it would take up the matter on 11 February in connection with two PILs seeking a direction to Central government for laying down comprehensive guidelines relating to outright restrictions for holding protest leading to obstruction of public places, ANI reported.
SC Issues Notice to Centre on Pleas Challenging CAA’s Constitutional Validity
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a batch of petitions challenging the Constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, reports ANI.
Protesters Gather Outside TN Minister's House, Voice Dissent Against CAA
Vijayvargiya, Other BJP Leaders Taken Into Custody Before pro-CAA rally in city
BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya and senior leaders Mukul Roy and Joy Prakash Majumder taken into preventive custody during the start of a pro-CAA rally in Kolkata.
SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Over Minors’ Involvement in Protests
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance to stop involvement of minors in agitations in the wake of an infant’s death at Shaheen Bagh, PTI reported on Friday.
The apex court website showed that the issue would be taken up for hearing on 10 February by a bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde.
The matter assumes importance as a letter was recently written by a 12-year-old National Bravery Award winner to the chief justice of India seeking directions to prevent children from participating in demonstrations as it “amounts to cruelty”.
Case Registered Against Anti-CAA Protesters in Mumbai
A case has been registered against the organisers and around 300 women protesters who are on a sit-in against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and NRC in Nagpada area since January 26, the police said.
The police are also issuing notices to these protesters, an official said on Saturday, 8 February.
It stated that the civic body could not carry out construction work on Morland Road as the protesters have set up a stage and put chairs on the road and also obstructed traffic, the police official said.
(Source: PTI)
CPI(M)'s Tribal Wing Protests Against CAA in Agartala
The CPI(M)'s tribal wing TRUGMP took out a march in Agartala on Saturday, 8 February, to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA.
Members of the Tripura Rajya Upajati Gana Mukti Parishad (TRUGMP) began the protest march from Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan and after touring several areas of the city, it culminated at Swami Vivekananda Ground.
The CPI(M) also launched a door-to-door campaign in the state against the CAA, the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the National Population Register (NPR). The campaign is scheduled to continue till March.
(Source: PTI)
Two Mumbai Cops Accused of Beating up Photojournalist Transferred
Two policemen who allegedly roughed up a photojournalist at an anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protest in Mumbai have been transferred, a senior official said on Saturday, 8 February.
Assistant police inspector Ghanshyam Borse and probationary sub-inspector Azim Shaikh allegedly beat up senior photojournalist Ashish Raje on Thursday at a protest against the CAA and NRC in Nagpada area.
"Borse and Shaikh have been transferred to Central Region Control Room. Suitable disciplinary action would be taken after we receive inquiry report," said additional commissioner of police Viresh Prabhu.
(Source: PTI)
Anti-CAA Protesters, BJP Supporters Clash at Kolkata Book Fair
A scuffle broke out between anti-CAA protesters and BJP supporters on Saturday, 8 February, after a senior BJP leader visited a stall at the Kolkata book fair.
The two sides exchanged blows after West Bengal BJP leader Rahul Sinha entered the stall at the 44th International Kolkata Book Fair.
A section of Left-backed students surrounded Sinha when he visited the counter, and raised slogans against the new citizenship law and the NRC. Police confirmed the incident and said a number of protesters were detained. BJP supporters claimed that one of them suffered injuries in the tussle.
(Source: PTI)
Two Men Allegedly Enter Shaheen Bagh With Intention to "Create Disturbance"
The Shaheen Bagh official Twitter handle has claimed that two men had entered the protest site on Saturday, 8 February, intending to “create disturbance”. An official complaint has been registered, the Twitter handle further stated.
Goa Archbishop Urges Government to Revoke CAA
Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Rev Filipe Neri Ferrao, has urged the central government to "immediately and unconditionally revoke the Citizenship Amendment Act" and stop quashing the "right to dissent".
He also appealed to the government not to implement the proposed countrywide National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the National Population Register (NPR).
Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media, a wing of the Goa Church, in a statement on Saturday said, "The Archbishop and the Catholic community of Goa would like to appeal to the government to listen to the voice of millions in India, to stop quashing the right to dissent and, above all, to immediately and unconditionally revoke the CAA and desist from implementing the NRC and the NPR."
The CAA, NRC and NPR are "divisive and discriminatory" and will certainly have a "negative and damaging effect" on a multi-cultural democracy like ours, the church said.
Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Passes Resolution Against CAA
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) passed a resolution against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at its general body meeting in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Deputy Mayor Baba Fasiuddin (TRS) moved a resolution against the CAA at the meeting, a GHMC release said.
Noting that Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao stood for secularism, Mayor Bonthu Rammohan (TRS) said Rao had also announced that a resolution would be adopted in the Legislative Assembly against the CAA.
Half of Bangladesh will be empty if Indian citizenship offered: G Kishan Reddy
Half of Bangladesh's population will leave that country if Indian citizenship was promised to them, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Sunday, 9 February.
Speaking at Santh Ravidas jayanthi celebrations here, Reddy dared Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao to prove in what way the Citizenship Amendment Act was against the 130 crore population of India.
MNS Chief Warns Befitting Reply to Rallies Against CAA and NRC
Extending his support to the new citizenship law and the proposed National Register of Citizens, MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday warned of giving a "befitting reply" to rallies being held against the CAA and the NRC.
In the afternoon, the MNS took out a huge march from Girgaum Chowpatty to Azad Maidan in south Mumbai demanding eviction of illegal Pakistani and Bangladeshi infiltrators from the country. The morcha was culminated at Azad Maidan.
Man Held in Connection with Violence During Anti-CAA Protests in Lucknow
One man was arrested in connection with the violent anti-CAA protests at Old City area here on 19 December, police said.
According to police, Taahir had tried to attack police outposts in Old City area with petrol bombs during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in December last year.
Congress Leader Salman Khurshid Chants 'Azadi' Slogan at Jamia
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid was seen raising azadi slogans with a toddler at the protest site outside Jamia Millia Islamia university.
'There Cannot Be Indefinite Protests in a Common Area': SC on Shaheen Bagh
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to remove people protesting in Shaheen Bagh for the time being, but added, "There cannot be indefinite protests in a common area. If everybody starts protesting everywhere, what will happen."
It set the matter for hearing on 17 February and issued notices to the Centre, the Delhi government and the police on pleas seeking removal of protesters at the site that has become epicentre of protests against CAA.
Protesters at Shaheen Bagh cannot block public roads and create inconvenience for others, the apex court said, adding that people are entitled to protest but they have to do so in an area designated for the agitation.
The bench said it would not pass any direction on the issue without hearing the other side.
Infant's Death at Shaheen Bagh: SC Issues Notice to Centre, Delhi Govt
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and the Delhi government after it took suo motu cognisance to stop involvement of minors in agitations in the wake of an infant’s death in Shaheen Bagh area.
A lawyer appearing on behalf of some mothers from Shaheen Bagh reportedly cited UN conventions ratified by India to point out that children have a right to protest, to which Chief Justice of India SA Bobde said, “A four-month-old went for protest?… How can mothers support this.”
We have the highest respect for motherhood, highest concern for children and they should not be treated badly, CJI Bobde went on to add.
Anti-CAA Jamia Protest March Stopped by Security Forces in Okhla
A protest march by the Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC) against CAA, NRC and NPR from the Jamia area to the Parliament has been stopped by security forces near the Holy Family Hospital in Okhla.
'Request Students to Move Back': Jamila Millia Islamia Chief Proctor
Jamia Millia Islamia Chief Proctor Waseem Ahmad said, “I request both students and police to deal with the situation in a calm manner. I appeal to students to move back,” reported ANI.
Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea Against Notices to Anti-CAA Protesters
The Allahabad High Court today dismissed a petition challenging recovery notices served on anti-CAA protesters for alleged damage to public property.
The Lucknow bench of the High Court said such matters are already sub judice before the Supreme Court so there was no occasion to file the instant petition here.
The order was given by a division bench of Justice Pankaj Kumar Jaiswal and Justice Karunesh Singh Pawar on the writ petition filed by a protester, Mohammad Kaleem, reported PTI.
Security Forces Resort to Lathicharge on Jamia Protesters: Report
After an hour long standoff between the security forces and the students today, the police resorted to a lathicharge on the protesters near Holy Family hospital which is within walking distance of Jamia Millia Islamia, reported IANS.
Police 'Tries to Remove' Anti-CAA Protesters From Kanpur Park
Tension prevailed here after police allegedly tried to remove anti-CAA protesters forcibly from Mohamed Ali Park in the Chamanganj area in the wee hours today, reported PTI.
Continuing their stir, the protesters have accused police of resorting to a lathicharge.
Hundreds March to Jantar Mantar Against CAA, NRC
Hundreds of protesters, including students and civil society members, poured onto the streets in central Delhi today protesting against the amended citizenship law and the National Register of Citizens.
The protesters, carrying placards and banners of all sizes and colours, converged at Mandi House around 11 am and started marching towards Jantar Mantar where they reached around 12:30 pm via Barakhamba Road and Tolstoy Road, reported PTI.
A large number of police and paramilitary personnel walked along with them.
RTI Activist Akhil Gogoi Again Remanded to Judicial Custody
A special NIA court today remanded Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti chief advisor Akhil Gogoi, arrested under the stringent UAPA during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, to judicial custody again till 25 February .
Gogoi, also an RTI activist, has been in judicial custody since 26 December. He had mobilised public protests against the CAA across several districts in Upper Assam before his arrest on 12 December.
“The court remanded him to judicial custody again. He would be produced before the court on 25 February,” Gogoi's counsel Santanu Borthakur told PTI.
'CAA Passed by Parliament Is Applicable to Puducherry': Kiran Bedi
Two days ahead of the Congress government's move to bring in an anti-CAA resolution in the assembly, Lt Governor Kiran Bedi on today shot off a letter to Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, saying the Act passed by Parliament is applicable to the union territory and “cannot be questioned or deliberated in any manner.”
She said this after three nominated legislators from the BJP, V Saminathan, KG Shankar and S Sellaganapathy, met her and submitted a petition, bringing to her notice the government's move to bring in a resolution in the assembly on 12 February against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
The legislators had already presented a petition to the Speaker VP Sivakolundhu on 6 February, requesting him not to permit any discussion or a resolution against CAA “as it exceeds the powers of the Legislative Assembly under Government of Union Territories Act 1963.”
NHRC Notice to UP Govt After Cong Sought Action Against 'Police Atrocities' on Anti-CAA Protesters
The NHRC has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government days after a Congress delegation led by senior party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met top officials of the rights panel and sought action against alleged police atrocities on anti-CAA protesters in the state, an official said today, reported PTI.
The Congress on 27 January moved the National Human Rights Commission demanding action against alleged police atrocities on the protesters in the state, claiming that victims have been made accused in case-related FIRs and no police officer has been named.
Delhi Police Announces Reward for Info on Accused in NFC Violence in December
Delhi Police Crime Branch has announced a reward of Rs 1 Lakh for anyone who gives any information/clue to trace the unknown accused persons who are wanted in connection with the incident of violence in New Friends Colony area in December 2019, reported ANI.
Silent Protest Against CAA Continues in Shaheen Bagh
Amid counting of votes in Delhi Assembly elections, the protesters at Shaheen Bagh began their silent protest against CAA.
Roads at Shaheen Bagh, Chand Bagh Blocked by Protesters: Home Ministry
The Home Ministry said on Tuesday, 11 February that two roads in Delhi one at Shaheen Bagh and the other at Chand Bagh have been blocked by protesters, but no assessment has been made about the loss incurred to the general public due to the blockade.
Aligarh Court Grants Bail to Gorakhpur Doctor Kafeel Khan
Suspended Gorakhpur doctor Kafeel Khan, who was arrested from Mumbai on 29 January for making an inflammatory speech at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), was granted bail by an Aligarh court on Monday, 10 February, IANS reported.
Chief judicial magistrate Karuna Singh granted bail to Khan on a bail bond of Rs 60,000. Two surety bonds of Rs 60,000 each would also be furnished by the guarantors.
Pondy Assembly Reconvened on 12 Feb to Adopt Anti-CAA Resolution
The Puducherry Assembly has been reconvened to meet on Wednesday, 12 February, to move an anti-CAA resolution, PTI reported.
The House is likely to have its session for a day.
Official sources told PTI that the session has been reconvened by Speaker VP Sivakolundhu and the meeting would begin at 9:30 am.
The main agenda of the session is for the territorial government to bring in an anti-CAA resolution, they said.
TISS Student Booked for Sedition Gets Interim Shield From Arrest
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to a 22-year-old student-activist in a sedition case lodged for allegedly shouting slogan in support of jailed JNU student Sharjeel Imam at an LGBTQ event in Mumbai.
Justice SK Shinde, who was hearing the anticipatory bail plea of the student, Urvashi Chudawala, said in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on a personal bond of Rs 20,000.
Anti-CAA Resolution in Puducherry Assembly, BJP MLAs Walk Out
Three BJP MLAs walked out of the Puducherry Assembly on Wednesday, after the government introduced a resolution against CAA in the House.
Meanwhile, the MLAs of AIADMK and All India NR Congress boycotted the proceedings of the House, reported ANI.
A special Assembly session had been called for the resolution.
Anti-CAA Resolution Passed in Puducherry Assembly: CM Narayanasamy
Mamata Takes out Anti-CAA Rally in Durgapur
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today took out an anti-CAA rally in the industrial town of Durgapur in West Burdwan district.
The TMC supremo was accompanied by senior leaders of the party, reported PTI.
Chandrashekhar Azad Files Moves SC to Intervene Plea Seeking Removal of Shaheen Bagh Protesters
Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad and former CIC Wajahat Habibullah have filed an application in the Supreme Court of India to intervene in the petition filed before the court asking for the removal of the protesters at Shaheen Bagh in Delhi.
In their application, Azad, Habibullah and Bahadur Abbas Naqvi have argued that the petition is “collusive and motivated” and that it is intended to “enable the administration [to] use the orders of this Honorable Court to justify police force and excesses on women who are protesting peacefully in Shaheen Bagh.”
West Bengal: Police Use Water Cannons to Disperse Anti-CAA Protesters
Police used water cannons to disperse workers of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) who were protesting in Siliguri, West Bengal, against CAA, NRC and were demanding jobs, reported ANI.
Court Grants Bail to 1 Arrested for 15 Dec Anti-Caa Protests Near Jamia Millia Islamia
A Delhi court has granted bail to one person who was arrested in connection with protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act near Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi on 15 December last year.
Additional Sessions Judge Gulshan Kumar granted the relief to Mohd Haneef on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 20,000, reported PTI.
During the hearing, police opposed the bail plea and said allegations against Haneef were serious in nature, and the investigation was at its initial stage.
Cong to Start 2nd Phase of Anti-Caa March From Thursday
Opposition Congress today announced it would start its second phase of 'Padyatra' (march) against the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act across the north bank of Brahmaputra from Thursday.
The 'padyatra' will begin from Behali in Sonitpur and conclude in Nalbari on 20 February.