New Delhi: An emergency midnight hearing on a plea seeking the safe passage of injured in riots in the northeast area of Delhi, took place before Justices S. Muralidhar and Anup J. Bhambhani of the Delhi High Court. At least 18 people have died and over 150 have been injured in sectarian riots on the northeast east of Delhi in the last three days. 

The meeting was held at the residence of Justice S. Muralidhar on Wednesday at 12:30 a.m.

The Bench has directed the Delhi Police to ensure safe passage for the injured by deploying all resources, as well as to make sure they receive immediate emergency treatment.

The court has directed the Delhi Police to file a status report of the compliance, including information about the injured people and the treatment offered to them. The matter will be taken up at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday.