CJP demands ADCP Lamba's suspension after viral slap video
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has demanded the suspension of Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba following allegations of police brutality against student protesters in Delhi. Opposition leaders have joined the call, accusing the government of sanctioning excessive force against demonstrators.
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This highlights rising political tensions and concerns regarding police conduct and civil liberties during student-led protests in India.
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Thursday has demanded the suspension of Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba following the circulation of a viral video purportedly showing him slapping a woman protester during the recent student demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.In a post on X, the official CJP account demanded strict action against the officer. "First, he needs to be suspended pending investigation and then charged for illegally assaulting a young peaceful protester," it said.CJP also targeted Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, adding, "This is marginally more accountability than what Dharmendra Pradhan has faced even after 20 students died by suicide under his watch!"CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke earlier alleged that Lamba had also assaulted activist Sonam Wanghchuk’s wife Geetanjali during the protest."He is the same officer who climbed on the truck to hit Geetanjali Wangchuk before we all jumped in to save her. Later he grabbed her hair.
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