‘Father's Uniform Was Soaked in Blood’: Daughter of Delhi Cop Injured During Students' Protest at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi: The daughter of a Delhi Police personnel injured during the recent clashes at the Jantar Mantar students' protest has spoken about the emotional toll the incident has taken on her family, saying her father's uniform was "soaked in blood" when he returned after the violence.

Recalling the incident, she described the shock of seeing her injured father after he was hurt while performing his duty during the protest.

"My father's uniform was soaked in blood," she said, adding that the experience left the family deeply distressed.

The police personnel was among several officers who sustained injuries during the confrontation that erupted as protests escalated at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police has maintained that its personnel came under attack while attempting to manage the law-and-order situation.

The officer's daughter said her family understands the importance of peaceful protests but stressed that violence against police personnel cannot be justified. She appealed for accountability against those responsible for attacking security personnel while also calling for a fair investigation into the incident.

Her statement comes amid a wider political debate over the police action during the demonstrations. Opposition parties and student organisations have questioned the use of force against protesters, while the Delhi Police has defended its response as necessary to restore order and prevent further violence.

Family members of injured police personnel have also urged the public to recognise the risks faced by officers deployed during large-scale protests. They argued that police personnel often find themselves caught between maintaining public order and dealing with volatile situations on the ground.

Authorities have said investigations into the violence are ongoing, with CCTV footage, mobile phone videos and witness statements being examined to identify those responsible for assaults on both police personnel and protesters.

The controversy surrounding the Jantar Mantar protest continues to generate political and legal debate, with multiple investigations and demands for accountability expected to shape the next phase of the case.