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Donald Trump in India: Ten killed in Delhi violence during visit Donald Trump in India: Ten killed in Delhi violence during visit
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Ten people have been killed in Delhi amid clashes over a controversial new Indian citizenship law during US President Donald Trump's first official visit to the country.Ten people have been killed in Delhi amid clashes over a controversial new Indian citizenship law during US President Donald Trump's first official visit to the country.
This is the deadliest violence the Indian capital has seen in decades.This is the deadliest violence the Indian capital has seen in decades.
The clashes first broke out on Sunday, ostensibly between protesters in favour of the law and those against it.The clashes first broke out on Sunday, ostensibly between protesters in favour of the law and those against it.
But they have since taken on religious overtones, with Hindu and Muslim mobs clashing violently.But they have since taken on religious overtones, with Hindu and Muslim mobs clashing violently.
The clashes are happening in Muslim-majority neighbourhoods in north-east Delhi - about 18km (11 miles) from the heart of the capital, where Mr Trump has been holding meetings with Indian leaders, diplomats and businessmen.The clashes are happening in Muslim-majority neighbourhoods in north-east Delhi - about 18km (11 miles) from the heart of the capital, where Mr Trump has been holding meetings with Indian leaders, diplomats and businessmen.
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) - which critics say is anti-Muslim - has sparked massive protests since it was passed last year, and some of those have turned violent. But the demonstrations in Delhi have been peaceful until now.The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) - which critics say is anti-Muslim - has sparked massive protests since it was passed last year, and some of those have turned violent. But the demonstrations in Delhi have been peaceful until now.
When asked about the violence during a press briefing, Mr Trump evaded the issue, saying that although he had "heard about it," the incident was "up to India" to handle. When asked about the violence during a press briefing, Mr Trump evaded the issue, saying the incident was "up to India" to handle.
However, he said he had brought up the issue of religious freedom in the country and was impressed by the government's response.However, he said he had brought up the issue of religious freedom in the country and was impressed by the government's response.
Correspondents say the current unrest is an embarrassment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as it has taken the spotlight away from Mr Trump's visit.Correspondents say the current unrest is an embarrassment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as it has taken the spotlight away from Mr Trump's visit.
Further clashes are feared, say BBC reporters in the area. They saw mobs throwing stones and shouting slogans, with some in the crowd shouting "shoot the traitors". BBC reporters in north-east Delhi saw Hindu mobs throwing stones and shouting slogans, with some in the crowd shouting "shoot the traitors".
"We have seen a tyre market that's been set on fire, plumes of smoke are coming up. Journalists, including us, are being heckled and warned against filming," our correspondent Yogita Limaye says. Our correspondent Yogita Limaye saw plumes of smoke rising from a tyre market that has been set on fire.
In another incident on Tuesday afternoon, a mosque was vandalised in the Shahadra area. Widely shared footage showed men trying to rip the crescent from the top of the minaret.
Where is the violence?Where is the violence?
It broke out in three Muslim-majority areas in north-east Delhi on Sunday and has continued since.It broke out in three Muslim-majority areas in north-east Delhi on Sunday and has continued since.
Protesters are firmly split along religious lines, BBC reporters at the scene say, and both sides blame each other for starting the clashes. Protesters are split along religious lines, and each side blames the other for starting the clashes.
But the violence has been linked to a BJP leader, Kapil Mishra, who had threatened a group of protesters staging a sit-in against the CAA over the weekend, telling them that they would be forcibly evicted once Mr Trump left India.But the violence has been linked to a BJP leader, Kapil Mishra, who had threatened a group of protesters staging a sit-in against the CAA over the weekend, telling them that they would be forcibly evicted once Mr Trump left India.
Delhi police spokesman MS Randhawa told reporters that the situation was under control and a "sufficient number of policemen" had been deployed.Delhi police spokesman MS Randhawa told reporters that the situation was under control and a "sufficient number of policemen" had been deployed.
However, BBC reporters in the area said that mobs continued to chant slogans and throw stones.However, BBC reporters in the area said that mobs continued to chant slogans and throw stones.
Mr Randhawa said they had registered a number of complaints and that they were deploying drones and scanning CCTV camera footage. He warned people that trouble-makers would be identified and action would be taken against them. Mr Randhawa said police were deploying drones and scanning CCTV camera footage. He action would be taken against troublemakers.
He added that senior officers were monitoring the situation. Prohibitory orders - which limit the gathering of four or more people - have been imposed in the area. Orders that limit the gathering of four or more people have been imposed in the area.
Eyewitnesses said they saw charred vehicles and streets full of stones in areas like Jaffrabad and Chand Bagh on Tuesday morning. Police were allowing people to enter only after checking their identity cards.Eyewitnesses said they saw charred vehicles and streets full of stones in areas like Jaffrabad and Chand Bagh on Tuesday morning. Police were allowing people to enter only after checking their identity cards.
Some metro stations have also been shut.Some metro stations have also been shut.
Who are the dead and injured?Who are the dead and injured?
Nine civilians - Muslim and Hindu - and one policeman, a constable named Ratan Lal, have been killed so far, according to Sunil Kumar Gautam, the medical director of GTB hospital where most of the casualties have been taken.Nine civilians - Muslim and Hindu - and one policeman, a constable named Ratan Lal, have been killed so far, according to Sunil Kumar Gautam, the medical director of GTB hospital where most of the casualties have been taken.
Mr Gautam also told BBC Hindi that the toll is likely to rise.Mr Gautam also told BBC Hindi that the toll is likely to rise.
Two journalists belonging to the NDTV news channel were badly beaten while they were out reporting on Tuesday morning. Two journalists belonging to the NDTV news channel were badly beaten on Tuesday morning.
Another reporter from a local channel called JK24x7 was injured when he was shot at. Another reporter from a local channel called JK24x7 was shot at and wounded.
Shahid Alvi, an auto rickshaw driver, died because of a bullet injury he suffered during the protest. His brother, Rashid, told BBC Hindi that Shahid was married just a month ago. Shahid Alvi, an auto rickshaw driver, died from a bullet injury he suffered during the protest.
"He was shot in the stomach and died while we were taking him to the hospital," he said. Another victim has been identified as Rahul Solanki. His brother, Rohit, told BBC Hindi that he died after being shot as he tried to escape from a mob.
Another victim has been identified as Rahul Solanki.
His brother, Rohit, told BBC Hindi that he died after being shot as he tried to escape from a mob.
"He had gone out to buy groceries when he was suddenly surrounded. He was shot at point blank range. We tried taking him to four hospitals but we were turned away," he said."He had gone out to buy groceries when he was suddenly surrounded. He was shot at point blank range. We tried taking him to four hospitals but we were turned away," he said.
What are officials doing?What are officials doing?
Delhi's newly re-elected chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, called on the federal government to restore law and order. Delhi's newly re-elected chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, called on the federal government to restore order.
"There are not enough police on the streets [in the affected areas]. Local police are saying they are not getting orders from above to control the situation, and they are not able to take action," he told reporters. "There are not enough police on the streets. Local police are saying they are not getting orders from above to control the situation," he told reporters.
The capital's police force reports directly to Mr Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, rather than to Mr Kejriwal's administration.The capital's police force reports directly to Mr Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, rather than to Mr Kejriwal's administration.
What is the citizenship act about?What is the citizenship act about?
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) grants amnesty to non-Muslim immigrants from three nearby Muslim-majority countries - Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) grants amnesty to non-Muslim immigrants from three nearby Muslim-majority countries - Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
It has raised fears that India's secular status is at risk, and critics say it discriminates against Muslims.It has raised fears that India's secular status is at risk, and critics say it discriminates against Muslims.
Mr Modi's government denies this, and has said it only seeks to give amnesty to persecuted minorities.Mr Modi's government denies this, and has said it only seeks to give amnesty to persecuted minorities.
But hundreds of thousands of people across India, both Muslim and Hindu, have taken part in protests against the law. Some of the most high-profile protests, such as a continuing sit-in in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area, have been led by Muslims.But hundreds of thousands of people across India, both Muslim and Hindu, have taken part in protests against the law. Some of the most high-profile protests, such as a continuing sit-in in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area, have been led by Muslims.