Delhi ACP suspended after police personnel protest transfers

Crime · First reported 3 Nov, 03:15 · Updated 03:37

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Assistant commissioner Manasvi Vashishtha was suspended after a demonstration at Delhi Police Headquarters over transfers linked to a confrontation between police personnel and lawyers. Delhi Police said it would form a joint committee to address workplace and service-related concerns.

ACP Manasvi Vashishtha was suspended after a protest at Delhi Police Headquarters over officer transfers.
The transfers followed a confrontation at Shahdara police station on October 23, in which an advocate sustained a serious head injury.
Delhi Police announced a joint coordination committee with bar representatives to address issues affecting police personnel, alongside service-related concerns.

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Key facts

Suspended officer: ACP Manasvi Vashishtha.
Suspending authority: Ministry of Home Affairs, according to the detailed report.
Trigger for protest: Transfers of Vashishtha and Inspector Arun Kumar after a confrontation at Shahdara police station on October 23.
Protest size: Around 100 personnel initially gathered outside PHQ; the number grew to about 500 when a meeting was called.
Announced response: Delhi Police said it would form a joint coordination committee including bar representatives.