Delhi Police has directed all personnel deployed at Jantar Mantar to report in full uniform. The decision comes after criticism over videos showing policemen in plain clothes using lathis during recent protests.
The videos, widely shared on social media, showed men in civilian clothing and some officers without name tags allegedly using force against demonstrators. The incident sparked public criticism and raised questions about police conduct.
The clashes took place when tens of thousands of protesters marched from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament. The protesters were demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Security arrangements involved personnel from Delhi Police and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) of the CRPF. During the confrontation, several protesters and security personnel were injured.
Following the controversy, Delhi Police has instructed that only officers in official uniform should be deployed for duty at Jantar Mantar. The move aims to improve transparency and ensure that security personnel are easily identifiable during public demonstrations.
The development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of police action during large-scale protests in the national capital.