The Delhi Police has geared up for the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar today with the deployment of its specialised ‘Pink Force’ in addition to the central paramilitary units, and equipping officials with uniform-mounted body cameras capable of recording footage even in low-light conditions. LIVE UPDATES
The deployment of the ‘Pink Force’ – a dedicated all-women team comes days after the Delhi Police highlighted alleged misbehaviour and assaults faced by women personnel during the Opposition alliance’s protests.
Male protesters have on several occasions allegedly dragged women police personnel into the crowd, misbehaved with them, torn their clothes and badges, and assaulted them when they attempted to maintain law and order. #WATCH | Delhi: Pink Force of the Delhi Police deployed for security, ahead of the CJP protest today, according to officials. They are being deployed in wake of the recent incidents of misbehavior with women Police personnel. https://t.co/OBOMV0oZgA #WATCH | Delhi Police personnel use body cameras on their uniform as they are deployed for security ahead of the CJP protest today. The deployment of the ‘Pink Force’ – a dedicated all-women team comes days after the Delhi Police highlighted alleged misbehaviour and assaults faced by women personnel during the Opposition alliance’s protests against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. These body cameras work even in the dark. In situations of manhandling, allegations are levelled against Delhi Police. So, these body cams will prove whether we did anything to anyone or not. This will record eveything… The Delhi Police, in a post on X, explained the rationale behind the massive restrictions across the national capital ahead of CJP’s protest at Jantar Mantar. “People have a right to protest. At the same time, important establishments and the offices of the constitutional bodies are in New Delhi. People living and working in Delhi should be able to go about their day safely too.
The CJP is carrying out Jantar Mantar 2.0 today, despite the police not granting permission for the protest.
A Police personnel says, “These body cams are to protect us and others. Delhi Police have a responsibility towards all of these,” they said.
