Police Discretion vs Public Perception: The Jantar Mantar Conundrum The Delhi Police's recent counter affidavit regarding the July 20 student protest at Jantar Mantar has sparked a heated debate about police excesses and public perception.
At its core, this controversy is not just about what happened on that day but also about the long standing power dynamics between law enforcement and citizens.
Deputy Commissioner Sachin Sharma's affidavit describes how sections of the crowd "breached multiple layers of barricades" and attempted to move towards Parliament, leading to a situation that was "completely out of control.