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Delhi Police register 10 FIRs over protest assaults
The Hindu··7h ago
Delhi Police registered at least 10 FIRs over alleged assaults on protesters seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. A Connaught Place case from October 13 led to the arrest of an accused named Gaurav. Four people were arrested in a Kamla Market case from October 11 under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections. Police said CCTV footage is under review.
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What It Means For You
- Videos of alleged assaults on CEC protesters are now tied to named FIRs at Connaught Place and Kamla Market stations.
- One accused, Gaurav, is in custody while police say other suspects are being traced.
- Further criminal cases may follow as officers finish CCTV identification of people in the clips.
What's Happening
- The FIRs follow a week of public pressure for action against alleged assailants shown online.
- The Kamla Market case cites Sections 115(2), 126(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Police attached social media links and screenshots to case papers seen by The Hindu.
How The Cases Opened
- Demonstrations in Delhi have sought the CEC's resignation over election-related grievances.
- Police said cases also cover incidents highlighted in videos posted on October 13 and 14.
- Officers said legal action continues against those identified in the footage.
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