Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Use Plain Clothes in Protests
On 20 July, students in Delhi were protesting and marching towards Parliament.
The police, including some from the Rapid Action Force, were in plain clothes without any visible identification.
The police said they don't always wear uniforms because they sometimes work undercover.
But some people think the police should always be identifiable, especially in a democracy where accountability is important.
Students protested in Delhi on 20 July.
Police used tear gas and batons to control the crowd.
Some police officers were in plain clothes without identification.
Police stated that undercover operations require plain clothes.
Critics argue for police accountability through visible identification.
- Who
- Protesting students and Delhi Police
- What
- Use of plain clothes by police during protests
- When
- 20 July
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Police claim undercover operations require plain clothes
Police Accountability
Security Necessity
Identification of Personnel
Police Accountability
Police should always wear identification for accountability.
Security Necessity
Undercover operations require plain clothes for effectiveness.
- Date
- 20 July
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Protesters
- Students
- Police Response
- Tear gas and batons
- Police Units Involved
- Rapid Action Force