Delhi Police Sifts Through 250+ Videos to Pinpoint Vandalizers of CJI‑Led Protest

On Monday, a protest organized by the Chief Justice of India’s office marched through the heart of Delhi – from Connaught Place, winding past Parliament Street and ending at Jantar Mantar. What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly spiraled into a scene of stone‑pelting, broken police vehicles and injured officers.

According to the Delhi Police, more than 118 personnel were hurt and several police jeeps were smashed. In response, officials filed FIRs for the acts of vandalism and have now turned to technology for answers. Over the past 48 hours, they say they have collected and are scrutinising upwards of 250 video recordings – a mix of smartphones, CCTV footage, drone lenses and body‑worn cameras.

“We are leaving no stone unturned,” said a senior police officer who asked to remain unnamed, explaining that the clips are being examined for facial features, distinctive clothing and even the cadence of footsteps. The goal, he added, is to map out the flow of people who deliberately targeted police assets.

Preliminary findings suggest the chaos was not a spontaneous outburst. The police suspect a pre‑meditated plan, pointing to coordinated messages on WhatsApp and Telegram groups that circulated hours before the march. Those groups, investigators say, appear to have been used to mobilise participants, share ‘hot spots’ and even distribute instruction manuals on where to focus stone‑throwing.

While the investigation is still in its early stages, the Delhi Police have assured the public that any identified individual will face the full force of the law. They also warned that the misuse of social‑media platforms to fuel violence will be dealt with severely, referencing recent amendments that make it easier to track and prosecute digital incitement.

Meanwhile, civic groups and political leaders have called for calm, urging citizens to differentiate between legitimate protest and wanton destruction. The episode has reignited a broader debate about how democratic expressions can be protected without jeopardising public order.

As the video‑analysis drive continues, Delhi’s law‑enforcement agency hopes that the digital breadcrumbs left behind will finally lead them to the perpetrators, sending a clear message that vandalism, no matter how quick or chaotic, will not go unpunished.