The Delhi Police has stood by its controversial July 20 decision to use force during the "Chalo Sansad" protest in Delhi, telling the Supreme Court that the agitation was hijacked by "anti-social elements" and “history-sheeters”, resulting in a breakdown of law and order that left more than 240 police personnel injured.
The Delhi Police affidavit, filed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Sharma of the New Delhi district in response to a batch of petitions alleging excessive use of force against protesters, said the force was willing to have its actions examined by a court-appointed panel.
