ACP Manasvi Vashishta, who led protest outside Delhi Police headquarters, suspended for ‘violation of discipline’
Manasvi Vashishta had joined around 100 police personnel protesting outside police headquarters against his transfer and that of Shahdara SHO Arun Kumar, after lawyers alleged the two officers had threatened advocates seeking action in an assault case.
Covered by 2 sources from India. First reported by The Hindu ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Delhi Police personnel protest against transfers of ACP, SHO after Shahdara police station scuffle
Protesters demand reinstatement of Manasvi Vashistha and Inspector Arun Kumar, transferred after an advocate suffered a head injury and lawyers launched an indefinite strike
Day after cops’ protest at police HQ, Delhi ACP receives suspension letter
Delhi police personnel protested the transfer of ACP Manasvi Vashistha following a confrontation with lawyers at Shahdara police station. Vashistha's suspension came after hundreds gathered to express their discontent at police headquarters. The personnel raised concerns about the dignity of the force and proposed the…
Coverage details
2 outlets from India are covering this story: The Hindu and The Times of India. The Hindu published it first, on November 2, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Times of India, 21 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Inspector Arun Kumar, Manasvi Vashistha, ACP and Shahdara.
In total 4 articles have been published, because some outlets updated the story several times.
