Flag Marches, Tightened Security in Delhi, Noida, Assam Post CAA Rollout Fearing Repeat of 2020 Unrest

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:49pm on 11 Mar 2024,Monday India

Authorities in Delhi, Noida, and Assam have ramped up security measures following the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules, fearing a repeat of the 2020 unrest. Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed, conducting flag marches in sensitive areas like northeast Delhi, Shaheen Bagh, and Jamia. Delhi's DCP Joy Tirkey emphasized proactive measures, including tagging potential troublemakers and extensive patrols. In Noida, foot patrolling assures residents of safety. Meanwhile, Assam witnesses protests with organizations burning copies of the CAA. The Modi government's move to grant Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from neighboring countries sparked heightened vigilance nationwide.          

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