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Security was heightened in the National Capital Region on Monday night after the Centre notified the Citizenship Amendment Act. The development comes mere weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections amid continued protests from the Opposition ranks.
“Patrolling has been started by the Gautam Buddh Nagar police in view of upcoming festivals, Lok Sabha elections and the current sensitive situation. Paramilitary, local police and PAC teams are on the ground while all intelligence units are alert. We are keeping a constant watch on crowded locations, places that have mixed populations, religious sites. We are also monitoring social media. The police are on the ground to ensure law and order are under control,” Meena said.
CAA will now grant Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants – Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians – from three neighbouring countries.
The announcement was
The CAA was passed in December 2019 and subsequently got the president’s assent but there were protests in several parts of the country against it. Many opposition parties spoke out against the law, calling it “discriminatory”.
The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Monday issued an advisory appealing to students to remain vigilant and maintain “peace and harmony” on campus.
The advisory comes hours after the Centre notified the rules of Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), giving a nod to its implementation ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
“In view of the ongoing students’ election process on campus and various events being organised by the student bodies, all stakeholders of the campus are appealed to remain vigilant and contribute to maintaining peace and harmony on campus,” the advisory released late in the evening said without mentioning if it was released in connection with the Centre’s move.
“The administration firmly reiterates its commitment to zero tolerance towards any form of violence or indiscipline on campus and appeals to all stakeholders of the campus to desist from all such activities,” it added.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Published: 12 Mar 2024, 12:13 AM IST
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