At least 7 killed in Indian protest violence

Armenpress 12:48, 25 February, 2020

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 25, ARMENPRESS. At least seven people were killed and about 150 were injured in clashes on Monday in the Indian capital during protests over a new citizenship law, a police official said, reports Reuters.

“Seven persons including one head constable of Delhi police have died,” said Anil Mittal, a Delhi police officer, adding that around 150 persons were injured in the violence on Monday.

The clashes erupted between thousands demonstrating for and against the new citizenship law.

 



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