'Shameful': AAP shares video, says Delhi Police ‘abusing’ protesters at Jantar Mantar
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused Delhi Police of abusing protesters at Jantar Mantar during a demonstration against electoral roll revisions. This follows previous allegations of police misconduct and sexual harassment during protests in early October.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between political activists and law enforcement in India, raising concerns about civil liberties and police accountability.
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday shared a video alleging that Delhi Police personnel were “abusing Gen Z protesters and their mothers” during a protest at Jantar Mantar against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.“Delhi Police are now abusing GenZ protesters and their mothers. This is shameful,” AAP said in a post on X while sharing the video.The incident comes days after an alleged case of police harassment involving three protesters came to light.Delhi Police had transferred complaints from three female journalists alleging sexual harassment by police personnel during a protest in the New Delhi area on October 3 to the Crime Branch at Kamla…
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