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Delhi Protests: Was Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas ‘attacked’ by Delhi Police? CPI(M) shares video

CPI(M) has alleged that Delhi Police assaulted Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas during protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, sharing a video purportedly showing him injured.

Delhi Protests: Was Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas ‘attacked’ by Delhi Police? CPI(M) shares video

Four men were apprehended by the Delhi Police following a video that surfaced on social media, showing a protester being assaulted, according to the police. The footage, which circulated widely, featured the incident occurring on DDU Marg, an area under the jurisdiction of the Kamla Market police station. No formal complaint had been filed by the victim or any other individual or organization at the time of the apprehension.

Police stated they received information suggesting the accused were planning to flee the Delhi-NCR region, leading to efforts to locate and apprehend them. Over 20 FIRs were registered with the Delhi Police, primarily related to protests that aimed to forcibly stage gatherings in the national capital, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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