After the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act in the country, security has been increased in many areas of Delhi. Police have tightened security in North East Delhi, Shaheen Bagh, Jamia and other sensitive areas. Officials said that police and paramilitary forces have also been deployed in some parts, while flag marches are being conducted in some areas.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, North East Delhi, Joy Tirkey said that it is our responsibility to protect every person. He said that for the safety of citizens in sensitive areas, intensive patrolling and checking is being done by policemen and paramilitary forces of North Eastern District. The officer said that everyone is requested to follow the safety instructions and not spread any rumour. According to police officials, the cyber unit of Delhi Police is also keeping a close watch on social media platforms to curb inflammatory posts and rumours. In 2020, communal riots broke out in Delhi over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and NRC (National Register of Citizens), leaving 53 people dead and over 500 injured in northeast Delhi. According to the police, 43 hot spots have been identified in the north-eastern district. Where foot patrolling is being done. These areas include Seelampur, Jaffrabad, Mustafabad, Bhajanpura, Khajuri Khas and Seemapuri.
DCP North East Joy Turki said that we have increased the night surveillance of paramilitary forces. No one will be allowed to violate law and order. Another officer said that Delhi Police has held about 29 meetings with the peace committee members so that people do not become victims of rumours. The official said that Shaheen Bagh and Jamia City There has also been heavy deployment of paramilitary forces in Uttar Pradesh, which was the epicenter of anti-CAA and NRC protests. In southeast Delhi, paramilitary forces took out a flag march and local police patrolled on bicycles. Let us tell you that the implementation of CAA has been announced on Monday. This has paved the way for granting citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.