Delhi University Student Alleges Excessive Force by Police During Jantar Mantar Protest

The allegations were revealed following the protest. Delhi Police did not respond to specific claims at the time of sharing.

Allegations of force protest
After the incident, the student alleged that police personnel used force against demonstrators at the site. 

The activist said women protesters were dragged by their clothes and assaulted in the operation. She also alleged that protesters on hunger strike were removed from the protest site during the action.

These allegations have not been independently confirmed.

Claims of damage
The student said several of the protesters were hurt in the confrontation. She specifically said that one protester had a broken arm.

The protest was a part of the ongoing demonstration at Jantar Mantar where participants were raising their demands.

Police have not yet reacted
Delhi Police had not issued any statement on these specific allegations at the time of making public the claims. 

Authorities have not confirmed details of the police action or any injuries or arrests from the protest. More official statements and any investigation are awaited.

Jantar Mantar, a designated protest site in central Delhi, is the site of frequent demonstrations.