Delhi violence: Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia visit injured people in hospital

New Delhi : Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and deputy CM Manish Sisodia paid a visit to GTB hospital to meet the people injured in clashes over the CAA in North East Delhi. They were also accompanied by Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.

Earlier on Tuesday, Delhi CM paid a visit to Rajghat and said violence is not going to benefit anyone and requested for the restoration of peace in the national capital.

Nine people have been reported killed in the violence against CAA in last two days in the national capital.

"Six civilians and one policeman have died. Violence will not benefit anyone. Mahatma Gandhi was a worshiper of non-violence, we prayed for the restoration of peace in Delhi," he said after the visit.

According to a news report, he is also scheduled to meet the family of deceased head constable Ratan Lal in Burari.

With violence continuing unabated, Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a meeting with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Police chief Amulya Patnaik and others to address the situation.

The meeting resolved that workers of political parties should join hands to restore peace and peace committees should be reactivated in all localities.