The incidents have triggered criticism of the police response, with images circulating that reportedly show bruises, torn clothes and alleged beatings inside a police station. Critics have accused the police of using excessive force against female activists participating in peaceful protests.
The demonstrations were organised by the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) as part of a campaign challenging the voter roll revision and demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. The controversy has intensified as allegations of police misconduct continue to draw attention to the treatment of detained activists.
What a real shame you are to this nation, @DelhiPolice! Choking, scratching, and kicking female @NSUI student with heavy boots in broad daylight just because they dared to raise their voices against vote chori? You hide behind uniforms and state power to inflict physical violence and grotesque humiliation on young women who pose no threat to anyone. Day after day, your bosses preach hypocritical nonsense about women's safety, respect, and protection, yet the exact second those same women demand democratic rights and accountability, you unleash your inner animals upon them. Dragging them by their hair, crushing them under heavy boots, and assaulting their bodily integrity exposes the absolute rot at the heart of this system. You really think a badge gives you a free pass to act like violent goon with absolute impunity? Suspensions and internal inquiries are a complete joke. Accountability isn't enough anymore every single officer involved in this cowardly assault needs to be fired and brought to justice .
— Gurmehar Kaur (@mehartweets) October 13, 2026
NSUI has announced plans to hold a dharna outside a police station in Connaught Place, while detained activists remain in custody. The planned protest adds to the growing pressure on the police over the handling of the demonstrations and the allegations emerging from the incidents.
Delhi Police has emphasised the importance of balancing official duty with humanity. However, the response has not quelled criticism, with calls growing for the suspension of personnel involved and formal investigations into the alleged use of force.
The unrest is also linked to the broader 'Cockroach' protests, which challenge what demonstrators describe as voter disenfranchisement. The controversy over the alleged treatment of female activists has brought renewed scrutiny to the police response, while demands for accountability and investigations remain central to the unfolding dispute.
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