'Your angry face is their content': Delhi Police told how not to respond to new-gen protesters
The Delhi Police personnel have been asked not to engage with the protesters or respond to their questions or emotional appeals.
Delhi Police has released new guidelines for its personnel to navigate interactions with the new generation of protesters during recent demonstrations. The directives warn officers against engaging with the demonstrators or responding to their emotional appeals, as these actions can be used for content creation by the protesters.
Protesters may try to evoke sympathy or anger through various tactics such as loudly crying, falling at the feet of police, or asking questions about personal issues. The police personnel are instructed to maintain silence or respond with a simple request for cooperation when necessary. They are advised not to engage in any conversation, show agreement, or display any form of humor, mockery, or reaction to placards or songs.
The guidelines come after recent protests at Jantar Mantar, where GenZ protesters were seen filming police officers, with some reactions leading to viral content on social media. The police have been advised to remain calm and keep in mind that any form of aggressive response could lead to a viral video that could harm their reputation.
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