Emerging reports indicated that a garbage collector was allegedly shot dead by police officers.

Locals protesting the killing were engaged in running battles with police officers for the better part of the morning.

The area was a no go zone as angry protesters have barricaded the roads with stones and burning tyres.

Photos capturing the scenes also showed police officers patrolling the area.

Here are the photos of the current situation:

The chaos comes on a day NASA is holding a fundraisers for some of their supporters allegedly killed by police during demonstrations.