Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Uses Facial Recognition at Protests
The Delhi Police has set up facial recognition systems at the Jantar Mantar protest site to identify wanted criminals.
These systems are connected to the Delhi Police database and are monitored in real-time by officers.
The goal is to prevent criminals from causing trouble during the protests.
The technology can capture high-resolution images from a distance and alert the police if a wanted person is detected.
While the police say this is to maintain law and order, some people worry about privacy and the potential for misuse.
Delhi Police installed four facial recognition systems (FRS) at Jantar Mantar protest site.
The systems are connected to the Delhi Police database to identify wanted criminals.
Real-time monitoring by officers enables instant verification of identities.
The technology targets criminals with antecedents, not ordinary protesters.
High-resolution cameras capture facial images from a distance for quick matching.
- Who
- Delhi Police
- What
- Installed facial recognition systems at Jantar Mantar protest site
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To identify and deter criminal elements from infiltrating protests
Pro-Surveillance
Privacy Advocates
Purpose of Surveillance
Pro-Surveillance
Necessary for maintaining law and order, targeting criminals.
Privacy Advocates
Raises concerns about mass surveillance and potential misuse.
Effectiveness
Pro-Surveillance
Effective in identifying and deterring criminal elements.
Privacy Advocates
May lead to false positives and wrongful detentions.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Date
- July 24
- Technology Used
- Facial Recognition System (FRS)
- Objective
- Identify wanted criminals, absconders, and historysheeters
- Database
- Delhi Police database
- Monitoring
- Real-time monitoring by police officers
Sources
Facial recognition system deployed at Jantar Mantar to identify wanted criminals: Police sources
Delhi Police deploy AI-powered facial recognition units around Jantar Mantar: Reports
Facial recognition system deployed at Jantar Mantar
AI Surveillance at Jantar Mantar? Is the Police Using Facial Recognition Vans to Link Protesters to Aadhaar?
AI Facial Recognition System In Police Vans At Delhi Jantar Mantar Protest Sparks Privacy Breach Debate - VIDEO
Police deploys facial recognition system at Jantar Mantar protest site to identify wanted criminals
Inside the AI surveillance vans at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar protest site
Delhi police's AI facial recognition vans at Jantar Mantar spark privacy concerns - Telegraph India
Facial Recognition Cameras Installed At Jantar Mantar By Cops: Sources
Police Deploys Facial Recognition System at Jantar Mantar Protest Site
Live video feeds, AI-aided facial recognition: How police are surveilling protesters at Jantar Mantar
