Archive · 4 Oct 2026
CPI MP Seeks Inquiry Into Delhi Police Protest Tactics
CPI MP Sandosh Kumar has asked Home Minister Amit Shah to look into how police handle protests.
He says there have been repeated reports of violence and people being detained without proper reason.
He also raised concerns that some officers’ identification badges were removed or hidden.
Kumar mentioned protesters being manhandled and plain-clothes people being present.
He wants the use of force and facial-recognition systems to be examined too.
He asked for an investigation with a clear deadline.
The article does not give a response from the Home Minister or the police.
CPI MP Sandosh Kumar urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene over alleged police violence during protests.
Kumar cited repeated allegations of arbitrary detentions and the removal or concealment of police identity badges.
He also raised concerns about protesters being manhandled and plain-clothes personnel being present.
Kumar called for scrutiny of police use of force and facial-recognition systems during protest response.
He asked for a time-bound inquiry into the conduct of Delhi Police personnel.
- Who
- CPI MP Sandosh Kumar appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding Delhi Police personnel.
- What
- Kumar sought intervention and a time-bound inquiry into alleged police conduct while handling protests.
- Where
- Delhi; the appeal concerns Delhi Police.
- Why
- Kumar cited alleged police violence, arbitrary detentions, concealed or removed identification badges, manhandling, plain-clothes personnel, and facial-recognition systems.
Kumar's concerns
Police or government response
Police conduct at protests
Kumar's concerns
Kumar alleged repeated police violence, arbitrary detentions, manhandling, and removal or concealment of identification badges, and called for an inquiry.
Police or government response
The article provides no response from Delhi Police or the Home Minister.
Protest monitoring methods
Kumar's concerns
Kumar asked for scrutiny of plain-clothes personnel and the deployment of facial-recognition systems.
Police or government response
The article does not include an explanation or defense of these practices from police or government officials.
- MP
- Sandosh Kumar, a CPI MP
- Minister addressed
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Police force concerned
- Delhi Police
- Requested action
- Immediate intervention and a time-bound inquiry
- Issues raised
- Use of force, arbitrary detentions, identification badges, manhandling, plain-clothes personnel, and facial-recognition systems