Delhi Police Register Ten FIRs Over Assaults on Anti‑CEC Protesters

UPDATE - follow-up to Anti-CEC protest: Delhi Police registers at least 10 FIRs over assaults on protesters after sustained public pressure: Delhi police have registered at least ten FIRs tied to alleged assaults on anti‑CEC protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.## What Happened An FIR was lodged at Connaught Place police station on October 13 after videos showed a clash. One accused, named Gaurav, was arrested; other suspects are being traced. CCTV footage is being reviewed to map the sequence of events. A separate case was filed at Kamla Market police station on October 11. Four people were arrested after a video showed them attacking protesters, including a minor girl. The charge sheet cites Sections 115(2), 126(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The police also opened investigations for incidents highlighted in videos posted on October 13 and 14. Social‑media links and screenshots have been attached to a document seen by The Hindu.## Reaction The action follows a week of pressure from citizens, activists and media groups calling for accountability against alleged right‑wing assailants.## Context Protests have intensified over calls for the CEC’s resignation. CCTV reviews are a standard step in Indian policing to identify participants in public disturbances.