Citizenship Act.

10 people arrested in relation to Jamia Nagar violence are not students, Delhi Police say:

Delhi Police made 10 arrests in connection to the violence that took place in Jamia Nagar during protests on Sunday against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. The police said none of those arrested were students and two FIRs were registered for property damage and riots in connection with the violence. Electronics

"Delhi police registered two FIRs for property damage and riots in connection with the violence that erupted during the protest."

Ministry of Home Affairs Sources:- No bullets fired from Delhi Police during Jamia protest. All 10 persons detained have criminal background. More anti-social elements being tracked.

SupremeCourt says, it's not a trial court&can’t assume jurisdiction for whatever is happening all over the country, after an advocate mentions before it that in the name of Citizenship (Amendment) Act, public properties including trains and fire tenders have been destroyed in West Bengal

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Citizenship law

Students across India protest over citizenship law

After Delhi Police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of students in Jamia Millia Islamia campus on Sunday night, students from across the country joined the protests against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act. The new law offers Indian citizenship to non-muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

What is the Citizenship (Amendment) Act?

The new law offers a way to Indian citizenship for six minority religious groups from neighbouring Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan including Hindus and Christians, but not Muslims.

Why are people protesting?

Opposition parties say the bill is unconstitutional as it bases citizenship on a person's religion and would further marginalize India's 200 million-strong Muslim community.

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