Delhi Police Defends Actions During Jantar Mantar Student Protest

Delhi Police defended its handling of a student protest at Jantar Mantar, denying claims of excessive force and explaining that officers wore civil clothes to manage a large crowd of over 30,000 protesters.

18 Aug, 05:38 — 18 Aug, 05:38

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual9h ago

Delhi Police denies excessive use of force during protest: '5k cops tried to manage 30k+ protesters'

The police said the situation turned violent after sections of the crowd allegedly breached multiple layers of barricades and tried to move towards Parliament.

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hindustan-times18 Aug, 05:38First to report

Delhi Police denies excessive use of force during protest: '5k cops tried to manage 30k+ protesters'

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ndtv18 Aug, 08:23

"One-Sided Picture": Delhi Police To Supreme Court On Jantar Mantar Crackdown

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Times of India18 Aug, 11:17Latest update

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Delhi Police Defends Actions During Jantar Mantar Student Protest

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Delhi Police denies excessive use of force during protest: '5k cops tried to manage 30k+ protesters'

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Delhi Police denies excessive use of force during protest: '5k cops tried to manage 30k+ protesters'

"One-Sided Picture": Delhi Police To Supreme Court On Jantar Mantar Crackdown

Delhi Police explains why cops wore civil clothes during Jantar Mantar protest

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