Delhi Police lodge 6 FIRs, look for ‘larger conspiracy’ in Parliament march

Sources said the investigating team is examining CCTV footage, including that from cameras equipped with facial recognition technology, to identify those involved in the violence and attacks on police personnel. “We are also reviewing social media posts and mobile phone recordings as part of the probe,” the source said.

In a statement, the Delhi Police said protesters displayed “unruly, aggressive and violent behaviour” and refused to disperse and deliberately violated prohibitory orders”.

“The protesters attacked police personnel with stones and other objects, attempted to breach police barricades, vandalised police and other government vehicles, damaged public property, and resorted to large-scale violence, posing a serious threat to public order, the security arrangements in place, and the safety of police personnel performing their lawful duties,” it added.

The police further said that protesters caused extensive damage to public property, vandalising 15 to 20 government vehicles and other properties.

More than 50,000 people had gathered for the march on Monday, with the police appearing to be outnumbered as protesters advanced toward the Parliament.

As the police used force, including batons and tear gas, to bring the situation under control, more than 200 people, including more than 100 police officers, were injured in the violence.

The police had said more than 118 of its personnel were injured, including senior officers ranging from special commissioners of police to assistant commissioners of police, as well as several women officers.