- Retired Delhi Police plan Jantar Mantar protest on July 31.
- Protest against alleged attacks on officers during CJP agitation.
- Supreme Court criticised police lathicharge on CJP protesters
Retired Delhi Police personnel are planning to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar over what they allege were attacks on police officers during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest in the national capital. The former officers have announced the demonstration to highlight their concerns and demand accountability for the alleged incidents. As per the Delhi Police, over 100 personnel were injured after they were attacked by some anti-social elements during the CJP protest.
On July 20, when the march turned violent, the police personnel resorted to lathicharge and tear gas shelling to disperse the crowd. The crowd resorted to stone pelting and vandalism. As many as 118 cops and over 60 protesters sustained injuries.
Delhi Police Federation Writes To Delhi Police Commissioner
The Delhi Police Federation, which is a body of retired officials, has sought permission from the Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar for a one day dharna on July 31 at Jantar Mantar. If granted permission, the “ peaceful” and “non-violent” sit-in will take place from 11 am to 5 pm.
"A large number of police and paramilitary force officers and personnel sustained injuries while performing their lawful duties at and around Jantar Mantar on July 20,” the Delhi Police Federation stated.
SC Slams Lathicharge Of CJP Protesters
The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the lathicharge of students during CJP protests in Delhi. The top court made the remarks stating that the right to peaceful protest is "absolutely guaranteed" under the Constitution.
A bench led by CJI Surya Kant took up a batch of petitions against alleged police brutality on students during the 'Sansad Chalo' march. "The right to peaceful, lawful protest is absolutely guaranteed under the Constitution. So long as it is peaceful agitation, merely because there is agitation, there can't be lathicharge," SC observed.
The CJI added that there should be a protocol governing peaceful protests across the country. "There should be a protocol when someone wants to agitate peacefully. Proper space for that. There is no impediment in that regard. But if there is any anti-social element that can be dealt with," the CJI said.