In pictures: Clashes erupt in Delhi over citizenship law
Protests across New Delhi against the new citizenship law
Demonstrators protesting outside police headquarters. PHOTO: REUTERS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government says the new law will save religious minorities such as Hindus and Christians from persecution in neighbouring Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan by offering them a path to Indian citizenship. But critics say the law, which does not make the same provision for Muslims, weakens India’s secular foundations.
A passenger bus burns during the clashes. PHOTO: REUTERS
A man runs past a burning bus during a protest against a new citizenship law, in New Delhi. PHOTO: REUTERS
Students run for cover as smoke billows from a tear gas shell fired. PHOTO: REUTERS
Students clash with police during the protest. PHOTO: REUTERS
Demonstrators during the protest. PHOTO: REUTERS
Female Muslim students save a fellow student from police brutality. PHOTO: REUTERS
Students flip the bird during the protest. PHOTO: REUTERS
Students shout slogans during a protest against a new citizenship law. PHOTO: REUTERS
Demonstrators protest against citizenship law outside the police headquarters in New Delhi. PHOTO: REUTERS
Demonstrators gathered outside police headquarters in New Delhi. PHOTO: REUTERS
Police clash baton charge students amid a brutal crackdown. PHOTO: AFP
An injured man is shifted to a hospital after he was wounded during the protest. PHOTO: REUTERS
A man grimaces in pain after he was injured during a protest against a new citizenship law, in New Delhi. PHOTO: REUTERS
Delhi Police chase away students during the protest. PHOTO: REUTERS
Police officers patrol past damaged motorcycles outside the Jamia Milia University following a protest against a new citizenship law, in New Delhi. PHOTO: REUTERS
Students leave the Jamia Milia University following a protest against a new citizenship law. PHOTO: REUTERS
The shoes of demonstrators are seen scattered along the road as police patrol after a protest against a new citizenship law, in New Delhi. PHOTO: REUTERS
Students of the Jamia Milia University cover their faces as they take shelter in a mosque following a protest against a new citizenship law, in New Delhi. PHOTO: REUTERS
Students raising their hands leave the Jamia Milia University following a protest against a new citizenship law. PHOTO: REUTERS
A woman reacts after she was injured during a protest against a new citizenship law, in New Delhi. PHOTO: REUTERS
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