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Delhi Police Officers Accused of Using Nail‑Studded Batons
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
July 22, 2026
12:11 PM
According to statements released by the Aam Aadmi Party, individuals dressed in civilian attire alongside police personnel allegedly wielded batons pierced with nails to subdue protestors at Jantar Mantar. The party’s spokesperson highlighted that numerous videos circulating on social media show the alleged use of such weapons, raising concerns about the escalation of force. Bhardwaj demanded that the Central Government order an independent inquiry and that any officer found guilty be subject to immediate suspension and prosecution.
