Archive · 23 Jul 2026
TMC's Saket Gokhale files complaint against Delhi cop
Saket Gokhale, a leader from the Trinamool Congress, has filed a complaint against a senior police officer, Sandeep Lamba, for allegedly assaulting a woman protester during a police action on July 20.
The incident occurred near Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where police used tear gas and batons to disperse protesters marching towards Parliament.
Gokhale claims over 90 people were injured and has invoked several legal provisions to seek an FIR against the officer.
He has also filed a complaint with the United Nations, highlighting issues like arbitrary detention and violence against women.
Gokhale is collecting video evidence to identify officers involved in the assault.
Saket Gokhale filed a complaint against Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba for allegedly assaulting a woman protester.
The incident occurred during a police crackdown on July 20 near Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
Gokhale invoked legal provisions including Sections 74, 115, 131, and 198 of the BNS.
Over 90 protesters were allegedly injured during the police action.
Gokhale has also filed a complaint with the UN, highlighting issues like arbitrary detention and violence against women.
- Who
- Saket Gokhale (TMC leader) filed a complaint against Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba.
- What
- Alleged assault of a woman protester during a police crackdown.
- When
- July 20 (incident), July 23 (complaint filed).
- Where
- Near Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
- Why
- To seek justice for the alleged assault and police brutality during the protest.
Protesters and Opposition
Delhi Police
Use of Force
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters allege excessive force, including assault and use of lathis with nails, by police during the crackdown.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police maintains that they acted to enforce prohibitory orders and preserve law and order.
- Complainant
- Saket Gokhale
- Accused Officer
- Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Location
- Near Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Injured Protesters
- Over 90
- Legal Provisions Invoked
- Sections 74, 115, 131, 198 of BNS
- UN Complaint Issues
- Arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly, torture, violence against women