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Categories: POLITICS

Delhi police misconduct investigation

Entities: Justice Girish Kathpalia · Jantar Mantar protest · Additional Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Lamba · Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-East Delhi) · Jantar Mantar

Overview

In July 2026, video footage showed Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Sandeep Lamba slapping a female protester during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The clip sparked public outrage and legal challenges, prompting Delhi Police to reassign Lamba and remove him from the protest site, though no formal disciplinary action was announced.

A few days later, the Delhi High Court rejected a petition that sought to strip Lamba of supervisory control over the police inquiry into the incident. The court held that allegations alone did not warrant a presumption of bias and that any misconduct must be addressed through due‑process proceedings. It noted that the inquiry had already been completed and that removing Lamba would effectively deem him guilty without a trial.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Delhi High Court Rejects Petition to Remove Police Officer Sandeep Lamba from Inquiry

    The Delhi High Court rejected a petition to remove Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba from overseeing a police inquiry, saying alleged video evidence of him slapping a protester does not warrant a presumption of bias

  2. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Delhi Police Removes Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba After Video Shows Slapping Woman Protester

    Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba was removed from Jantar Mantar duty after a viral video showed him slapping a female protester during the Cockroach Janata Party march, prompting CJP calls for suspension and a High

Sources

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