Priyanka Gandhi joins citizenship protesters at India Gate

Curfew has been imposed in Gohalpur and Hanumantal areas of MP's Jabalpur district following violent protests against CAA. :PTI

Md Awez (14), a resident of Begumpura, Kanpur, and Shadeb (14) of Choti Bajariya, were injured on their way back from the mosque. Awez said he was hit by a bullet in his abdomen, while Shadab was shot in his leg. "We were going home after the namaaz and were hit by bullet," said Awez.

Authorities may allow illiterate citizens, who may not have any documents, to produce witnesses or local proofs supported by members of community. A well laid out procedure will be followed, the MHA spokesperson added.

Indian citizens do not have to prove any ancestry by presenting documents like identity cards, birth certificates etc of parents/grand parents dating back to pre-1971 situation, MHA spokesperson said.

Citizenship of India may be proved by giving any document relating to date of birth or place of birth or both.Such a list is likely to include a lot of common documents to ensure that no Indian citizen is unduly harassed or put to inconvenience, MHA spokesperson said.

Traffic diversions have been put in place around ITO.

In Meerut, a 20-year-old died of bullet injuries, and another man of the same age, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital. Dr Iqram Khan, the emergency medical officer, at the private hospital (Anand Hospital), Meerut, said: "Asif, 20, died of a gunshot while Salim is undergoing treatment."

The following stations are currently closed: Central Secretariat, Chawri Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, Delhi Gate, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Khan Market, Janpath, Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Shiv Vihar, Johri Enclave, tweets DMRC.

"In a democracy people have the right to raise their voice against wrong decisions and policies of the government, and register their concerns… BJP government has shown utter disregard for people’s voices and chosen to use brute force to suppress dissent," said Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi: In a democracy people have right to raise their voice against policies of govt&register their concerns. BJP govt has shown utter disregard for people’s voices&chosen to use brute force to suppress dissent. #CitizenshipAmendmentAct pic.twitter.com/ycMph7Eib4

— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2019

"People should not worry about Citizenship Amendment Act. State government will not let the rights of citizens from any caste or religion get affected," said chief minister Uddhav Thackeray in state assembly.

He also appealed the people to stage protests in a democratic manner without resorting to violence. "The validity of the CAA is yet to be debated in the Supreme Court," Thackeray said in a statement.

Protesters at Delhi Gate have been chased towards Jama Masjid and Red Fort by the police.

A police vehicle has been set on fire at Delhi Gate.

Seventeen stations of the Delhi Metro Rain Corporation (DMRC) have been shut down today.

Police are using water cannons on protesters at Delhi Gate. Stone pelting has also begun.

Police are prepared for a crackdown with water cannons at Delhi Gate.