NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police Retired Officers’ Association has sought permission from the Delhi Police to hold a one-day dharna at Jantar Mantar on July 31 in solidarity with police and paramilitary personnel injured during the recent Parliament protests on July 20 in central Delhi. In a letter addressed to the Commissioner of Police, the association requested permission to stage a peaceful demonstration from 11 am to 5 pm at the designated protest site. The association also demanded the identification, arrest, and strict legal action against those responsible for assaulting police personnel and inciting violence during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest. While stating that they respect the democratic right to peaceful protest, the association said action should be taken against “habitual offenders, anti-social elements, gangsters, and violent instigators” involved in the clashes. In their application, the organisers assured the police that the gathering would remain peaceful and disciplined, with attendance kept below the permitted limit of 1,000 people. They said no march towards Parliament, Central Vista, or nearby roads would be undertaken and that the protest would remain confined to the designated area. The association also undertook not to obstruct traffic, erect temporary structures, or use prohibited items, and said it would comply with all directions issued by the police and provisions under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The request was submitted by former ACP of Parliament Street police station, Ved Bhushan Sharma, on behalf of the association.
