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Politics
Police Recall Stone‑Pelting and Encirclement During Delhi CJP Protest
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM
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Police officers on duty at the Delhi protest against the Chief Justice of India said they were pelted with stones and surrounded by demonstrators.
Delhi witnessed a protest targeting the Chief Justice of India, during which police units were deployed to maintain order. Officers later recounted that the demonstration turned hostile, with demonstrators hurling stones at them. They added that the police contingent found itself encircled, limiting their ability to move freely. The incident was reported to media outlets, highlighting the tense atmosphere that surrounded the gathering. Authorities are reviewing the accounts to assess the security response during the protest.
The police statements underscore the challenges faced by law‑enforcement during high‑profile demonstrations in the capital. While no casualties were reported, the stone‑pelting and surrounding of officers raised concerns about crowd control tactics.
The protest, centered on grievances related to the Chief Justice of India, drew a sizable crowd, prompting the deployment of additional forces. The recall of the scuffle by police adds a new dimension to the ongoing discourse on maintaining public order during politically sensitive events.
The police statements underscore the challenges faced by law‑enforcement during high‑profile demonstrations in the capital. While no casualties were reported, the stone‑pelting and surrounding of officers raised concerns about crowd control tactics.
The protest, centered on grievances related to the Chief Justice of India, drew a sizable crowd, prompting the deployment of additional forces. The recall of the scuffle by police adds a new dimension to the ongoing discourse on maintaining public order during politically sensitive events.