CAPF Personnel Attacked With Knife During NSUI Protest At Jantar Mantar

A shocking incident has come to light from the national capital where a paramilitary force personnel was allegedly attacked with a knife during a protest at Jantar Mantar, while the incident occurred during a demonstration organized by the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Congress party. According to the available information, the attack took place while the security forces were managing the crowd during the protest. The allegations for this violent act have been leveled against a worker belonging to the NSUI.

Context of the Protest

The protest at Jantar Mantar is part of a larger series of demonstrations being carried out by opposition parties. For several days, various political groups, ranging from the Left parties to the Congress, have been protesting against the SIR and the Chief Election Commissioner. The primary demand of these protesters is the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. These protests have been ongoing since October 2, with different organizations taking turns to voice their dissent. On Monday, it was the turn of the NSUI to hold their demonstration in Delhi, which unfortunately took a violent turn.

Details of the Attack

During the course of the NSUI's protest on Monday, the situation escalated, leading to a physical confrontation. It's reported that a Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, who was deployed at the site to maintain law and order, was targeted with a sharp object, specifically a knife. The sudden nature of the attack left those present at the scene in a state of shock. The identity of the accused has been linked to the NSUI, and the police are currently investigating the specific circumstances that led to this assault.

Police Action and Medical Status

The Delhi Police have taken immediate cognizance of the matter and have initiated formal legal proceedings, while according to reports provided by the news agency ANI, the New Delhi District Police is actively pursuing the case related to the attack on the CAPF personnel. An FIR has been registered to facilitate a thorough investigation into the incident, while as part of the standard legal and medical procedure, the injured CAPF soldier is undergoing a medical examination, commonly referred to as a Medico-Legal Case (MLC) report, at a local hospital. The police are expected to record statements from witnesses and examine available footage to establish the sequence of events and confirm the involvement of the accused worker.