Lucknow: Eighteen people have died in Uttar Pradesh amid protests in the country over the Citizenship Amendment Act. An eight-year-old child died in the clashes. Uttar Pradesh, which remains vigilant, has not yet withdrawn its control over the internet in various cities.
Security has been provided in Meerut and Bijnor under the leadership of top dignitaries. Protesters and police clashed in 13 districts in Uttar Pradesh yesterday. Police had to use tear gas to control the protesters.
Many were issued notices for the destruction of public property. More than one hundred people were arrested. Three hundred people are in custody. The RJD-backed bandh in Bihar continues. The road was blocked by burning tires in several places. Train services were also affected.
There was widespread violence at Bhandalpur. Ban imposed in Madhya Pradesh’s 50 districts. The vigilance continues in Rajkot and Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, the property of those protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act has been confiscated. The proceedings are in line with the 2018 Supreme Court order to confiscate the assets of public vandals.
