Delhi Police Shares Footage of Supposed Stone‑Pelting at Connaught Place

On Tuesday, the Delhi police uploaded a short video that quickly went viral on social media. In the grainy footage you can see a cluster of people gathered near Hanuman Mandir Lane, a side street that cuts across the bustling Connaught Place district. Suddenly, a handful of stones are flung toward a line of uniformed officers, who scramble to shield themselves.

According to the police statement, the incident happened the day before – roughly around 5 p.m. – and left about six constables with minor injuries. The video, while not crystal‑clear, shows the moment a stone strikes a police helmet, prompting a brief but tense exchange.

The release comes at a particularly charged moment. The Supreme Court is currently hearing petitions that question the Delhi administration’s recent restrictions on public demonstrations. Activists and legal experts argue that the curbs infringe on democratic rights, while officials say they are necessary to maintain law and order.

Officials have not yet identified the individuals seen in the clip, nor have they provided a full investigation report. They did, however, stress that the footage is meant to underline the challenges faced by police on the ground as protests intensify across the capital.

As the court deliberations continue, the video is likely to become another talking point in the broader debate over public order, police response, and the right to protest. For now, Delhi’s law‑enforcement agencies remain on high alert, monitoring the situation closely while the legal battle unfolds.