Delhi Police claims only 3,000 cops present for 10,000 protesters, file 15 FIRs
Delhi Police have deployed 3,000 personnel to manage a protest of 10,000 people at Jantar Mantar, resulting in multiple injuries and FIRs. Authorities are utilizing facial recognition technology to identify individuals with criminal records amidst ongoing demands for the Education Minister's resignation.
Why it matters
The use of mass surveillance technology in student protests raises significant concerns regarding civil liberties and privacy rights in India.
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing student protest, Delhi police have deployed around 3,000 police personnel to maintain law and order for nearly 10,000 people present in and around Jantar Mantar. Police sources said around 130 police personnel have been injured and 15 FIRs have been registered in connection with the agitation, according to Delhi Police sources. The police also said around 65 students sustained injuries during the demonstrations.The Delhi Police further said it is using Facial Recognition System (FRS) cameras to identify "anti-social elements" visiting Jantar Mantar.
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