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Delhi Police stood by as right-wing groups assaulted protesters in Connaught Place. Police did chase the men away and detained some of them half an hour later.

It leaves out something that changes it. Reel by @buzzpedianetwork · checked 10 Oct 2026 · Politics

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Police personnel reportedly stood by and failed to intervene while right-wing groups assaulted and threatened protesters and journalists in Delhi.

"The troubling detail about the video is the fact that police officers are seen spectating and not stepping in to stop the violence." Times Now, 2026-10-10

"Many of the men were seen beating protesters in front of police personnel, including instances at Connaught Place that unfolded in front of HT reporters." Hindustan Times, 2026-10-10

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Police officers are behaving very affectionately and leniently with the attackers.The Hindu
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It implies: Delhi Police deliberately showed leniency and failed to act against the alleged attackers due to political bias.Hindustan Times
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RSS members are beating up protesters.Times Now + 2 more
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The men being confronted are threatening women and giving rape threats.Hindustan Times + 1 more

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What each side says

Delhi PoliceDelhi Police maintained that the gathering was unauthorized under Section 163 restrictions. The Hindu
CongressCongress asserted that right-wing goons attacked demonstrators while police watched. Times Now

How it plays you

It wants you to think: "Delhi Police deliberately protected the attackers out of political bias."

While officers initially failed to intervene during the assault, reports show they chased the attackers away and detained several of them shortly after.

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