Police fired volleys of tear gas and detained several people after a massive protest got out of hand in East Delhi. The rally was sparked by a citizenship bill that was criticized as discriminatory against Muslims.
The clashes erupted around 12pm on Tuesday, with protesters hurling stones and bricks at police. At least two officers were injured, a witness told Reuters.
A video from the scene shows detained protesters being escorted across the barricades, erected by police. The standoff marked the renewal of violence in the Indian capital after intense rioting over the weekend.
#WATCH Delhi: Police take away protesters from the spot where a clash broke out between police and protesters, during protest against #CitizenshipAmendmentAct today. Police has also used tear gas shells to disperse the protesters. pic.twitter.com/DkPGAEQ1tM
