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NEW DELHI, Feb. 24-- A policeman and a civilian were killed Monday during violent clashes over controversial citizenship law in the Indian capital New Delhi, local police said. The killings took place in the clashes that broke out between pro- and anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) groups in the northeastern part of the city. According to police officials, the protesters threw stones, set vehicles and shops on fire during the clashes. Several policemen and civilians were also injured. "One policeman was killed during the clashes today in Chand Bagh area of the city and we have also received a report about the killing of a civilian," a police official said. "We are investigating the matter and soon it would come out under what circumstances the two killings took place." Authorities have deployed additional police force and paramilitary in the capital city to contain the violence and prevent it from spreading. The violence came hours before visiting U.S. President Donald Trump was scheduled to reach Delhi. Trump Monday arrived in India on his two-day visit. The disturbing videos of violence that emerged showed flames leaping from vehicles, shops and buildings. The protesters also tried to torch a petrol pump. Police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (a government order which prohibits assembly of more than four persons in public places) at 10 locations in the northeast district of Delhi. | 
