Guns, petrol bombs, acid, drilling machines — and other weapons that killed 21 and injured over 180 in Delhi

• The Supreme Court reprimanded Delhi Police for the clashes in Delhi.
• Moreover, the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged that the situation has become "alarming" and the Army should be called in as police is "unable to control it".
• What is alarming about the crowds is the wide variety of weapons they have in possession - making them stand out from regular mobs who wield sticks.

Even as the Supreme Court encouraged the police to take action without waiting for orders, the violence in the city is escalating quickly. As many as 21 people have died and over 180 injured in the last two hours as mobs raged onto streets destroying peace and property.

What is alarming about the crowds is the wide variety of weapons they have in possession - making them stand out from regular mobs who wield sticks. As tensions rose on Monday, the clashes which started with stones and rods, also brought in mobs with guns, acid, bombs and more.

The Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the situation has become "alarming" and the Army should be called in as police is "unable to control it".

Delhi has been the centre of protests for the last four months — be it against CAA or fee hike. Mobs have shown their affinity to gore with unexpected acts like trying to set a petrol pump on fire, yesterday. However, the police are taking standard measures like lathi charge, water cannons, and tear gas.

Last night, the police issued a shoot at sight order — where they can immediately shoot anyone who tries to escape the situation. However, Kejriwal’s latest comment sends a clear message that Delhi police might not have what it takes to control a violent crowd.


Here are all the weapons used in the latest violent clash in New Delhi: