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Delhi Police Release Video Detailing Clash and Alleged Misconduct Against Female Officers at Jantar Mantar
Reported by Ishita Mukherjee (Staff Writer) · Aaj Tak ·
Confirmed by a second source: BBC
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Delhi Police have released a video concerning recent protests at Jantar Mantar directed against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The footage addresses clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement personnel during the ongoing demonstrations in the New Delhi area.
Allegations Against Protesters
IPS officer Neha Yadav, who serves as Additional DCP and PRO for Delhi Police, stated in the video that demonstrators have engaged in severe misconduct toward female police staff deployed at the site. According to the police account, some protesters pulled female constables into the crowd, attempted to rip their uniforms, and tore away their official badges. Several female officers sustained serious injuries during these incidents, and police noted that some protesters appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
Counter-Allegations and Investigation
In a separate development reported by BBC, complaints involving sexual harassment and misconduct have also been lodged against a police officer by two female journalists and a protesting young woman following demonstrations on October 3 at Jantar Mantar. These complaints allege improper conduct during the handling of protests involving figures such as AISA president Neha Borah, naming ACP Vivek Bhagat. Delhi Police confirmed that these complaints have been transferred to the Crime Branch for an impartial inquiry, while the Press Club of India has expressed dissatisfaction with the police handling of the matter.
Context
Demonstrations at designated public protest sites like Jantar Mantar frequently draw heavy police deployments to manage crowds and maintain public order. Situations involving high-tension political protests can rapidly escalate, leading to friction and conflicting claims of misconduct from both law enforcement personnel and demonstrators.
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What Happened
Protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led to severe clashes between demonstrators and security personnel. While Delhi Police issued video evidence highlighting physical abuse and harassment directed at female police constables by protesters, separate formal complaints were filed by two female journalists and a protester accusing a senior police officer of sexual assault and improper behavior during the same protests.
Why It Matters
This situation highlights a dual conflict involving serious allegations from both sides of a major public order operation. On one hand, law enforcement authorities report physical assaults and uniform tearing suffered by female officers on duty. On the other hand, journalists and protesters have raised grave accusations of police misconduct and sexual harassment against an Assistant Commissioner of Police, drawing concern from press bodies such as the Press Club of India and prompting a Crime Branch investigation into the events.
What Happens Next
The complaints lodged by the journalists and the protester, along with the broader review of the clashes, are currently under investigation by the Delhi Police Crime Branch. The findings of this inquiry will determine whether formal legal action or departmental proceedings follow for the individuals and officers involved.
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