Anti-CEC protest: Delhi Police registers at least 10 FIRs over assaults on protesters after sustained public pressure
Delhi Police have registered at least 10 FIRs following public pressure regarding the alleged assault of protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The investigation involves reviewing CCTV footage to identify attackers and address claims of police misconduct against detainees.
Why it matters
This highlights growing civil unrest and concerns regarding the impartiality of election officials and the conduct of law enforcement in India's capital.
Anti-CEC protest: Delhi Police registers at least 10 FIRs over assaults on protesters after sustained public pressure left The police have also registered cases in connection with other incidents highlighted in videos posted on social media on October 13 and 14. File Sushil Kumar Verma Sushil Kumar Verma https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/2n9ylr/article71595583.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/GYANESH%20PROTEST%20DELHI%20103.JPG SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA NEW DELHI, 14/10/2026: Students protest march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: Sushil Kumar Verma / The Hindu The police said CCTV footage was being examined to identify the persons involved, establish the sequence of events and determine the roles of the suspected accused. NEW DELHI The Delhi Police registered at least 10 FIRs in connection with alleged assaults on protesters during the ongoing demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the national capital.
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