Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Orders Uniforms After Protest Clashes
There was a big protest in Delhi where people were marching to ask for the Education Minister to step down.
The police were there to keep things safe, but some people said the police used too much force.
There were videos showing police in regular clothes hitting protesters.
Now, the police have said that all officers must wear their uniforms when they are on duty at Jantar Mantar to make things clearer and more fair.
The protesters say the police used too much force, while the police say they only used 'mild force' to control the crowd after the protesters broke through the barricades.
Delhi Police has ordered all personnel on duty at Jantar Mantar to wear uniforms.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Clashes between protesters and security forces resulted in injuries on both sides.
Videos showed police in plain clothes and uniform without name tags using force against protesters.
Delhi Police faces criticism for excessive use of force during the protest.
- Who
- Protesters and Delhi Police
- What
- Clashes between protesters and security forces
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Delhi Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim excessive force was used by the police, including lathi-charging in plain clothes.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police maintains that 'mild force' was used to restore order after protesters breached multiple security barricades.
Plainclothes Personnel
Protesters
Protesters question the identity and authorization of plainclothes personnel using police batons.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police has not publicly responded to allegations concerning plainclothes personnel using police batons.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Date
- Monday
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Security Forces Involved
- Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force of the CRPF
- Injuries
- Scores of people, including protesters and security personnel
- Barricades Breached
- Three layers of barricades at Tolstoy Marg, Sansad Marg, and near Transport Bhawan