Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited GTB Hospital on Tuesday and met some of those injured in the violence over the amended Citizenship Law in northeast Delhi. Expressing his concern, he appealed to people to “stop the madness”.
More than 150 people, injured in the violence between pro-and anti-CAA groups in the area, have been admitted to city hospitals. Kejriwal was accompanied by his deputy Manish Sisodia and Health Minister Satyendar Jain.
Talking to the media after his visit to the hospital, Kejriwal said his biggest concern was to stop the violence. "I have met the people who were injured, also met some people who sustained bullet injuries. Facilities and doctors are apt here. The biggest concern is to stop the violence. I appeal to everyone to stop the violence. This madness has to stop," he said.
"We are extremely anguished at how and when the violence can be stopped. I appeal all the people of Delhi to maintain peace as violence can't bring any solution. No one benefits out of it. People from both the parties are killed and injured. This mad violence should be stopped immediately. Everyone should work for peace. I met the Union Home Minister Amit Shah with MLAs and he assured that if required additional forces will be sent to Delhi Police to contain the violence. I am continuously tracking the developments and if required I will talk to the concerned authorities immediately", Kejriwal added.
After meeting the injured at Max Hospital, Kejriwal said "I met many police officers who were injured in the violence. There was a DCP, an ACP and two policemen among them. The DCP got severely injured and he had to undergo a brain surgery. These police personnel bravely got into the action risking their life to protect the lives and properties of the people,"
The Chief Minister tweeted "Met with victims of violence being treated at the GTB Hospital and Max Hospital. Hindus, Muslims, policemen - none have escaped unhurt.. this madness must end immediately". Earlier, the Chief Minister also visited Mahatma Gandhi's memorial in Rajghat and said violence will not benefit anyone as he called for restoration of peace 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 restoration of peace in Delhi," he said after the visit.