Large number of people may join the protest against wrestlers, Delhi Police on alert

New Delhi: All Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) in Delhi have been directed to be on high alert, especially in the border areas. According to intelligence inputs, a large number of people may reach Jantar Mantar on Thursday to join the ongoing protest against wrestlers. Police have put up barricades at several places, especially in the border areas, and vehicles entering the city are being checked.

“The DCPs have been instructed to take special precautions and closely monitor the situation in their respective districts,” the official said. Was not allowed to bring folding bed to the picket site.

The protesters claimed that two wrestlers involved in the protest were attacked by drunken police personnel and their colleagues did nothing to stop them. Top wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was present at the scene, broke down in tears and the situation Phogat, a multiple medalist for India in wrestling, accused the personnel of pushing everyone. He further raised concerns about the lack of presence of women police officers at the scene and questioned their absence.