Humiliation, torn clothes and badges: Delhi women cops allege assault at protest sites
A senior Delhi Police officer has publicly reported that female police personnel are facing physical assault and humiliation while managing protest sites. The officer emphasized that female officers deserve the same respect and dignity as other women while performing their duties.
Why it matters
It raises concerns regarding the safety and treatment of law enforcement personnel during civil unrest and highlights gender-based challenges in policing.
NEW DELHI: Amid continuing protests in the New Delhi district, a senior Delhi Police officer has highlighted the alleged misbehaviour, assault and humiliation faced by women police personnel deployed at protest sites, saying those in uniform deserve the same dignity and respect as any other woman.In a video message posted on the Delhi Police's official Instagram handle, the officer said a large number of women personnel had been deployed to handle women protesters and were facing considerable difficulties while maintaining law and order."There are clear instructions that lady police will only handle lady protesters," she said.Delhi Police officer flags alleged assault on women copsThe officer said several videos circulating online showed male police personnel avoiding physical contact with women protesters, but alleged that the difficulties faced by women personnel while performing their duties were not receiving similar attention."There are several videos online that male police officers are not even touching…
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