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Situation is very tense: Police on violence in North-East Delhi

A sight Of the violence

New Delhi: Delhi Police has said that it is "continuously" receiving calls regarding the incidents of violence in North-East Delhi as the situation is "very tense".

"The situation is very tense. We are continuously receiving calls related to incidents of violence from North-East Delhi," Delhi Police stated.

Also Read: Fresh stone pelting in Brahampuri area in North-East Delhi

The Commissioner of Police also held a meeting at Seelampur DCP Office on Monday night.

Five people, including one police head constable, lost their lives and 105 got injured in the clashes in North-East Delhi on Monday. Atul Garg, Fire Director, North-East Delhi, said, "We received total 45 fire calls since yesterday till 3 am today. Three firemen got injured. One fire tender was set ablaze."

Also Read: Delhi violence: 5 metro stations in North East district to remain closed 

A meeting was held by Home Minister Amit Shah on late Monday night with senior Delhi Police officers and top Home Ministry officials on law and order situation in Delhi. (ANI)

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