What we still don't know about Delhi Police's live CCTV surveillance
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2 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place
How it spread - 4 original reports
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- medianama.com13:32first to report
Delhi Police's RTI response regarding CCTV surveillance at Jantar Mantar protests has cited a 2022 SOP with no mention of facial recognition.
Tue, 6 October 2026
2 reports- rediff.com09:26
Delhi Police has equipped frontline officers in the New Delhi area with body-worn cameras to enhance accountability and provide evidence during protests and crowd management. This initiative follows recent allegations of misconduct against police personnel, including sexual harassment, during demonstrations, and aims to ensure transparency in interactions between police and protesters.
- Times of India10:06
Delhi Police has issued body-worn cameras to officers deployed in New Delhi for crowd control at protests. This decision comes amid complaints of police misconduct during recent protests against the Election Commission of India. A Public Interest Litigation has been filed to mandate the use of bodycams for police personnel involved in managing protests.
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- Times of India08:26