Delhi Police have arrested four men in connection with an assault on demonstrators protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The incident took place during a protest held against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which had drawn widespread police detentions across the capital. The suspects, who were taken into custody following the altercation, reportedly identified themselves as members of the Hindu Raksha Dal while confronting the demonstrators.
According to police officials, the confrontation erupted during a planned protest outside the office of the Election Commission of India. The demonstrators had gathered to voice their concerns regarding the ongoing electoral roll revision process. Tensions escalated when the group of four men arrived at the scene and allegedly targeted the protesters, resulting in a physical assault that drew immediate intervention from law enforcement personnel deployed in the area to maintain order.
Authorities confirmed that the four suspects were apprehended at the site shortly after the incident occurred. They are currently being questioned by investigators to determine their precise involvement and whether they were acting under any specific directives. The police stated that the situation was brought under control quickly, with additional personnel mobilized to clear the vicinity and prevent further disruptions near the sensitive government premises.
The protest, which was part of a broader agitation against the current voter roll revision policy, had already led to numerous detentions earlier in the day. Investigations into the motive behind the assault are ongoing as officials review footage and witness accounts from the scene. As of now, police have maintained a heavy presence in the area to ensure security for staff and visitors at the Election Commission headquarters. No further details regarding the identity or criminal background of the arrested men have been released at this stage, as the legal proceedings continue in accordance with local regulations.
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