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Injured Delhi Police Constable Ankit Kasana Shares Ordeal
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News18•08-10-2026, 13:07
Injured Delhi Police Constable Ankit Kasana Shares Ordeal
- •Delhi Police constable Ankit Kasana was allegedly assaulted during a protest at Jantar Mantar, revealing that protesters climbed on his chest and bit him.
- •Despite his injuries, Kasana stated that he remains unintimidated, took an oath to the Constitution, and will return to duty.
- •He mentioned that around 30 to 35 people rushed toward him, leading to a chaotic scuffle where multiple officers were manhandled.
- •The protest was organized by INDIA bloc leaders against the Election Commission, resulting in barricade breaches and detentions.
- •Delhi Police are examining mobile videos of the incident to identify individuals involved in the alleged assault on officers.
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During the protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police constable Ankit Kasana was assaulted by a crowd of about 30 to 35 people who mobbed him, climbed onto his chest, shoved him, and even bit him.
The INDIA bloc leaders and supporters staged a protest against the Election Commission to raise questions regarding the Special Intensive Revision and demand action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The police detained several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and are currently examining mobile videos that captured the scuffle and alleged manhandling of police personnel to identify those responsible.
