Delhi Police Officer Removed After Video Shows Him Slapping Female Protester
Videos showing Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Sandeep Lamba slapping a female protester during a July 20 protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar circulated widely, prompting his removal from the site and reassignment to his station. The incident drew criticism from protesters and legal representatives, with calls for accountability. Police stated that an FIR was filed after some personnel were attacked during the protests. The footage intensified scrutiny of police conduct amid the crackdown on demonstrators.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 22 Jul, 02:26 pm. Other outlets followed.