Delhi police: 30,000 protesters breached barricades, injured 240 officers on July 20
Use of facial recognition and biometric surveillance on protesters raises serious privacy concerns.
Delhi police defended the use of facial recognition and biometric surveillance during protests at Jantar Mantar, claiming it was used to identify criminals. They denied excessive force, stating over 30,000 protesters breached barricades and injured 240 officers in violent incidents across several locations on July 20. The police said they acted within the law to maintain order.
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Delhi police defended the use of facial recognition and biometric surveillance during protests at Jantar Mantar, claiming it was used to identify criminals.
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