- The 42-page Delhi Police affidavit filed in the near midnight on August 17, 2026, is rich in statistics, detailing the number of barricades used to regulate the NEET-UG protestors’ movement to the strength of women police officers deployed.
The Delhi Police's 42-page affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court provides a comprehensive overview of the management of protests that erupted on July 20, 2026. The document highlights significant statistics regarding injuries and police deployment during the unrest.
The affidavit states that over 240 police personnel, including women officers, were injured, while around 218 protestors also required medical treatment. The police faced a daunting challenge, with over 30,000 protestors confronting just 5,000 uniformed officers at one point, leading to a chaotic situation.
To manage the protests, the police utilized over 3,600 barricades to safeguard sensitive areas, and a total of 4,600 women police personnel were deployed throughout the protest period. The affidavit also noted that a facial recognition system identified 2,873 faces matching those in police databases, indicating potential infiltration by criminal elements.
The police reported seven motor vehicles stolen and 66 other thefts during the protests, with 123 lost reports lodged. The affidavit emphasized that the protests were infiltrated by miscreants and anti-social elements, as evidenced by videos showing police personnel being attacked and government vehicles set ablaze.
The situation escalated to a point where police personnel were attacked 'almost in a mob lynching fashion', raising serious concerns about law and order during the protests.
“The affidavit, filed on August 17, 2026, includes detailed statistics on barricades used and the number of women police officers deployed during the NEET-UG protests. However, it notably lacks measures for accountability regarding the police's actions during the protests.”
