Delhi Police clarifies stance on officers without identification at protests

Delhi Police issued a statement regarding the presence of officers without identification badges at protest venues, a practice that has drawn public scrutiny. The force clarified its position on the matter, pointing to existing regulations that govern personnel identification.

According to Delhi Police Standing Order No 51, all personnel are required to wear bilingual plastic name plates featuring white letters on a black background as a mandatory component of their uniform. The regulation aims to ensure accountability and transparency in police operations.

The statement comes amid growing concerns from civil society groups and citizen observers who have raised questions about the identification of police personnel deployed at various public gatherings and demonstrations across the capital. Proper identification is considered essential for establishing officer accountability during crowd management operations.

Police authorities indicated that the standing order remains in effect and governs uniform protocols across the force. However, the clarification did not provide specific details regarding instances where officers may have been deployed without visible name tags or the circumstances that may have necessitated such deployments.