Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Officer Removed After Slapping Protester
During a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, a video showed a senior police officer, ADCP Sandeep Lamba, slapping a woman protester.
This has led to questions about the police's use of force.
Protesters say the police used too much force, while the police say they were just doing their job to keep control.
The video has made people look more closely at how the police handled the protest.
The officer has been removed from duty at Jantar Mantar and has been asked to report in the district.
Video footage shows ADCP Sandeep Lamba slapping a woman protester at Jantar Mantar.
Protesters accuse the police of using excessive force during the CJP protest.
The incident has intensified scrutiny of the police crackdown.
Police maintain their actions were necessary to control the situation and that the officer acted in the 'spur of the moment'.
The officer has been removed from duty at Jantar Mantar and has been asked to report in the district.
- Who
- ADCP Sandeep Lamba and protesters
- What
- Slapping of a woman protester during a police crackdown
- When
- During the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To control the protest situation
Protesters
Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim excessive force was used by the police, including slapping a woman protester.
Police
Police maintain that their actions were necessary to control the situation and that the officer acted in the 'spur of the moment'.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Officer Involved
- ADCP Sandeep Lamba
- Event
- CJP protest
- Action Captured
- Slapping of a woman protester
- Scrutiny
- Intensified scrutiny of police crackdown
- Officer's Background
- Awarded Union Home Minister’s medal for excellent investigation in 2021
- Officer's Current Status
- Removed from duty at Jantar Mantar
Sources
The 'Slap' On Cam: Why ADCP Sandeep Lamba Is At The Centre Of The Jantar Mantar Row
ADCP removed from Jantar Mantar after video of him slapping female protester goes viral
Slap video at CJP protest: Delhi Police admits additional DCP ‘lost cool’, cop removed from Jantar Mantar
ADCP Sandeep Lamba seen in viral video slapping woman protester removed from Jantar Mantar, TMC MP seeks FIR against him
