The Capital remained on high alert with prohibitory orders continuing on Saturday. Sources in the police department stated that Section 144 would continue to be imposed in Delhi till September 8. This was followed in other areas including Trilokpuri, Jahangirpuri, Nand Nagari and other parts of the city. Police sources stated that Station House Officers and Assistant Commissioners have been instructed to put up barricades in strategic places. The prohibitory orders will remain in place for miscreants and in no way will the common man be affected."

Source: dna August 27, 2017 02:26 UTC