Anti-CEC protest: Right-wing group members assault protesters at Connaught Place
During a planned protest against the CEC, a group of men aligned with a right‑wing organization in Connaught Place shouted pro‑police slogans, chased, and allegedly beat demonstrators. The clashes occurred before mass detentions of protestors. Footage of the incidents prompted criticism from the AAP and Congress parties. Police were on alert, and protesters were detained. The incident sparked calls for review of crowd control measures.