Delhi Police wear body cameras at INDIA bloc protest, days after sexual harassment allegations
Delhi Police have begun using body cameras during Opposition protests following allegations of sexual harassment by officers against journalists. The measure aims to increase transparency and provide video evidence during future demonstrations.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of law enforcement accountability, press freedom, and the management of political dissent in India.
Delhi Police personnel deployed to manage an Opposition protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI) in central Delhi on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) were equipped with body cameras, in a heightened documentation measure, days after three women journalists alleged sexual harassment by police personnel during a previous demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
New Delhi district Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Sharma was also seen wearing a body camera while supervising the security arrangements on Tuesday. The cameras will help establish what transpired during a protest and provide video evidence in the event of allegations against police personnel, an official on the ground said.
The move comes amid increased scrutiny of the force’s handling of demonstrations in central Delhi. “All senior officials have been asked to wear these body cams. This is for collecting evidence,” said another officer.
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