Police clash with protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar; 110 arrested

Police personnel deployed at Jantar Mantar in central Delhi sustained injuries during a confrontation with protesters on Tuesday, according to law enforcement officials. Approximately 15 officers were injured in the incident, while authorities detained 110 protesters at the scene.

The demonstration was triggered by controversy surrounding objections raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi regarding electoral roll decisions. According to reports, the two senior poll panel officials had formally lodged objections on at least 14 occasions over a ten-month period, signalling significant internal disagreement within the Election Commission.

The nature of their objections and the specific electoral roll decisions that prompted the protest have not been formally detailed. However, the incident underscores ongoing tensions within India's election management body regarding procedural matters.

Police cordoned off the protest area as authorities moved to disperse the gathering. The detained protesters were being processed by authorities, though formal charges against them were not immediately announced. The incident marks another instance of demonstrations at the prominent New Delhi landmark, which frequently hosts protests by various groups.