Following the violence and large-scale protests at in the Capital on July 20, the Delhi Police have decided to overhaul its intelligence-gathering mechanism.
Sources say Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar has directed the intelligence wing to gather and analyse at least 10 critical pieces of information prior to any protest
As the situation deteriorated, clashes erupted between the police and the protesters. The police resorted to the use of force to control the crowd. Its actions have subsequently invited heavy criticism. Now, the Delhi Police are reviewing their intelligence system. Consequently, the Special Branch has now been instructed to generate more detailed and actionable intelligence, rather than simply gathering information on the protest venue and estimated crowd size. Read | Supreme Court Sets Up Panel To Probe Cop Action, Violence During NEET Protests The police will now also compile profiles of the individuals participating in the protests. Furthermore, they will ascertain how many people are arriving from specific states, the methods used to mobilise them, and the roles of key protest leaders and organisers. Efforts will also be made to understand the protest’s agenda and primary demands in advance.
Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar has directed the intelligence wing-the Special Branch-to gather and analyse at least 10 critical pieces of information prior to any major proposed protest in the Capital, according to sources. On July 20, a large number of protesters had suddenly converged on Jantar Mantar and the surrounding areas. Approximately 30,000 youths took to the streets, attempting to march towards Parliament to demand educational reforms.
Officials felt there was a lack of adequate and precise prior intelligence regarding the number of protesters, their mobilisation, and the roles played by various organisations, according to sources in Delhi Police.
