Delhi Police likely to file FIR over alleged assault on police during Congress protest
Delhi Police are reviewing video footage to identify protesters involved in an alleged assault on officers during a Congress party demonstration. The police are preparing to file an FIR against those who obstructed public servants during the protest over electoral roll revisions.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in India and the legal consequences of civil unrest during political protests.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police is examining several mobile phone videos to identify protesters allegedly involved in the assault and obstruction of police personnel during a Congress protest near Jantar Mantar, police sources said on Thursday.The footage, including videos showing women police officers and constables allegedly being assaulted, is being analysed to establish the sequence of events and identify those involved, the sources said, as cited by news agency PTI.The police are also examining footage from other sources to identify people who allegedly manhandled or obstructed personnel deployed to maintain law and order during the protest.FIR likely over alleged assault on policeDelhi Police is likely to register an FIR under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to assault on public servants, obstructing public servants in the discharge of their duties and other applicable sections, the sources said.The investigation comes after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi,…
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