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EC row: 27 FIRs registered over protests against CEC in seven days, says Delhi Police

Updated On: 09 October, 2026 05:50 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Protests have centred on allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

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Delhi police have maintained extensive security arrangements during protest in the national capital. File Pic/PTI

Delhi police have maintained extensive security arrangements during protest in the national capital. File Pic/PTI

Delhi Police registered 27 first information reports (FIRs) in seven days in connection with protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, with four sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) invoked most frequently, according to a compilation of the cases, reported the ANI.

Section 3(5) of the BNS was invoked in 22 of the 27 FIRs, while Section 223(a) was cited in 18 cases. Sections 221 and 132 were invoked in 17 FIRs each, the compilation showed.

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