Delhi violence: Police issue ‘shoot-at-sight’ order in affected areas of city

NEW DELHI: After two days of rampant violence in northeast Delhi, a shoot-at-sight order has been issued in the affected areas, police sources said on Tuesday.

According to sources in Delhi Police’s north-east district department, the shoot-at-sight order was announced in Yamuna Vihar area.

Several localities, including Chand Bagh, Bhajanpura, Maujpur-Babarpur, and Jafrabad witnessed violence as pro- and anti-CAA protesters clashed.

Several incidents of firing by protestors as well as security forces were reported on Monday and Tuesday, as well as frequent instances of stone-pelting and vandalism.

At least 13 have lost their lives during the clashes, while over 186 others have incurred injuries during the riots.