Jamia Nagar: 'Cops kicked us in stomach'; 16 anti-CAA protesters injured

New Delhi: At least 16 people were injured in a clash between anti-CAA protesters and the Delhi Police in Jamia Nagar on Monday, after the march was stopped from moving towards Parliament.

While most of those injured complained they were kicked in their stomach, one woman complained of injury to her private parts, said Dr Abdul Nazar, director of Al-Shifa Hospital. He said initial investigations showed no signs of external injury on the woman, and an ultrasound test was being conducted to check for internal injuries.

Ten days after a man opened fire on a group of protesters in Jamia Nagar, injuring one, hundreds of Jamia Millia Islamia University students, along with residents of nearby Jamia Nagar, took to the streets to register their protests against the CAA, NRC and NPR.

Trouble erupted when the police denied permission for the march — "Sansad ghero" protest — and put up barricades to stop the protesters from advancing towards Parliament. Despite repeated appeals from the police to end their agitation, the demonstrators clambered over the barricades, leading to a scuffle between the two sides.

Later, Aligarh Muslim University in Uttar Pradesh organised a candle march condemning the alleged police brutality on Jamia students.

Meanwhile, another group of protesters, including students and civil society members, marched from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar. A large number of police and paramilitary personnel walked along with them to take care of law and order. "The protesters do not have permission to take out a march, but as long as they maintain peace, we do not have a problem," a police officer said. The protesters, however, claimed they had permission.