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Women officers report injuries during CJP march
The Times of India··23 Jul
Several women police officers at Jantar Mantar during the July 20 CJP Parliament march said they were injured when protesters tried to breach barricades. IPS officer Shristi Pandey reported abdomen and shoulder injuries. Additional CP Monika Bhardwaj said she had bruises all over her body. Delhi Police sources said about 50 personnel were injured during the clashes.
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What It Means For You
- Police injury accounts add another dimension to July 20 clash inquiries.
- Officer statements may influence court and NHRC review of protest policing.
- Central Delhi security planning may account for barricade breach risks.
What's Happening
- Women police officers reported injuries during the July 20 CJP march.
- Shristi Pandey and Monika Bhardwaj described barricade and stone-throwing incidents.
- Delhi Police sources said about 50 personnel were injured overall.
Police Account Of Clashes
- Officers posted near Jantar Mantar and Sansad Marg from 6 am onward.
- Additional DCP Aishwarya Singh reported stone throwing at Tolstoy Road-Janpath.
- Delhi HC directed preservation of CCTV footage from the police action.
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