Archive · 12 Oct 2026
AAP Accuses Delhi Police of Excesses During Protest
The Aam Aadmi Party held demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh said police used force and detained many people, including people who had taken shelter in a gurdwara.
He also alleged that journalists were detained and that transport and internet services were restricted.
These claims were made by Singh; the article does not include a response from police.
Singh said the protests would continue peacefully.
AAP leader Gopal Rai described them as the start of a larger movement.
The party is demanding Kumar’s resignation over alleged problems in electoral processes, including voter deletions.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused Delhi Police of using force against protesters, including women, lawyers and journalists.
Singh alleged more than 6,000 people were detained in Delhi on Saturday.
He said police entered a gurdwara and detained people sheltering there, and also detained journalists covering the protest.
Singh alleged authorities restricted demonstrations by shutting metro stations, stopping trains, limiting internet access and deploying heavy police forces.
AAP leaders said protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would continue peacefully until their demands, including his resignation, were met.
- Who
- AAP MP Sanjay Singh and AAP leader Gopal Rai; Delhi Police and protesters were also involved.
- What
- AAP leaders alleged police excesses and restrictions during demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- When
- The demonstrations took place on Saturday; Singh made his accusations on Sunday.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- The protest was against Kumar and alleged irregularities in electoral processes, including voter deletions.
AAP's allegations
Police response
Police conduct and detentions
AAP's allegations
Sanjay Singh alleged that police used force against protesters and detained more than 6,000 people, as well as people sheltering in a gurdwara and journalists.
Police response
The article provides no response from Delhi Police to these allegations.
Restrictions on protest
AAP's allegations
Singh said authorities curtailed protest rights by closing metro stations, stopping trains, restricting internet access and deploying heavy police forces.
Police response
The article provides no explanation from authorities for the reported measures.
- Protesting party
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
- Protest target
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Accuser
- AAP MP Sanjay Singh
- Reported detentions
- Singh alleged that more than 6,000 people were detained in Delhi on Saturday.
- Alleged restrictions
- Singh cited metro station closures, stopped trains, internet restrictions and heavy police deployment.
- AAP demand
- Singh demanded Kumar's resignation.
- AAP position
- Leaders said the agitation would continue through peaceful and democratic means.