Protester Attacked and Stones Thrown at Bus During Delhi Protest
· India · Indian Express, India Today
A young protester was beaten by a group of 20 people near Palika Bazar in New Delhi on Saturday during a demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The incident occurred as the Cockroach Janta Party and All India Students Association held protests against alleged discrepancies in voter roll revisions. In a separate incident in Jhandewalan, individuals threw stones at a bus carrying detainees. Senior police officers confirmed they have taken cognisance of online videos showing the violence and are currently investigating the events. No formal complaints have been filed with the police regarding the assault.
Why it matters
The violence underscores rising political tensions in the capital, raising concerns about the safety of demonstrators and the potential for further clashes as protest groups plan to resume activities.
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