Three days since July 20 violence, Delhi Police, MHA yet to acknowledge police excesses
Delhi Police and the Ministry of Home Affairs are facing scrutiny following reports of excessive force against protesters during a march to Parliament. The Delhi High Court has intervened, ordering the preservation of evidence as investigations into police conduct continue.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between state security forces and student-led protest movements regarding government accountability.
Three days after several videos of police using disproportionate force, including pellet guns, against unarmed men and women during the July 20 march to Parliament emerged on social media, the Delhi Police and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had yet to issue a statement or clarify their position.
Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday (July 23, 2026) that “a series of steps for safeguarding the interests of students” were being taken, there was no assurance from the government on probing the “police excesses” against the protesters.
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