Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Deploys Cameras Amid Manhandling Claims and Protests
People have been protesting in New Delhi since October 2.
On Tuesday, another protest took place near the Election Commission headquarters.
The INDIA bloc called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
Police officers were wearing small cameras on their uniforms.
One constable said the cameras were given to ground staff to help address false allegations.
Police also used speakers to make announcements.
Many officers were not carrying batons.
The report describes these steps as a more cautious approach as protests entered their fifth day.
Protests in New Delhi’s district had continued since October 2.
Opposition parties held demonstrations near the Election Commission headquarters.
The INDIA bloc demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Delhi Police officers on Parliament Street wore body cameras during Tuesday’s deployment.
The force also used street speakers for announcements, and many officers were without batons.
- Who
- Delhi Police and INDIA bloc protesters, including Opposition parties.
- What
- Police deployed body cameras and used speakers as protests continued near the Election Commission headquarters.
- When
- Tuesday; the protests had been taking place since October 2 and were entering their fifth day.
- Where
- Parliament Street, near the Election Commission headquarters, in New Delhi.
- Why
- The INDIA bloc was demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation; a constable said the cameras were intended to help prevent false allegations.
Protesters
Police
Protest and allegations
Protesters
The INDIA bloc demonstrated and demanded Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation; the article’s headline refers to claims of manhandling.
Police
A Delhi Police constable said body cameras were given to ground staff to help prevent false allegations.
- Protests began
- October 2
- Protest location
- Near the Election Commission headquarters on Parliament Street
- Protest demand
- The INDIA bloc demanded Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
- Police measure
- Body-worn cameras were attached to officers’ uniforms
- Police explanation
- A constable said the cameras were provided to ground staff so no one would make false allegations
- Other measures described
- Speakers blared announcements, and police personnel were largely without batons