Delhi Cop Caught on Camera Slapping Woman Activist Amid Stray Dog Protests

Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Police Face Scrutiny Over Crowd-Control Tactics

NEW DELHI – A Delhi policewoman has come under fire after a video showing her slapping and pushing a woman animal rights activist during a protest went viral on social media. The activist was among several demonstrators opposing the Supreme Court’s recent order to remove all stray dogs from the Delhi-NCR region.

The incident, which occurred inside a crowded police bus, was caught on camera by another protester and has sparked widespread condemnation online. The footage shows detained women packed tightly into the bus when a verbal argument escalates, leading the policewoman to strike one of the activists multiple times before pushing her backwards. Other detainees can be seen trying to calm the situation.

According to social media posts, the video was filmed during a protest against the Supreme Court's directive that authorities relocate all stray dogs to shelters within a short deadline—an order that animal welfare groups have called inhumane and rushed.

Political Leaders, Public Condemn Police Action

Reacting to the viral footage, Congress MP Manish Tewari criticised the police’s handling of the peaceful protests, describing it as “really unfortunate” and urging the Delhi Police to show restraint. “It is disturbing that peaceful protests are being handled in such an authoritarian manner,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), adding that Article 19 of the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful assembly.

Protests Grow Amid Controversial Supreme Court Order

The protests erupted after the Supreme Court ruled that all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR should be removed from public areas and shifted to shelters for public safety. Critics argue that the decision lacks logistical planning and compassion for the animals, with activists saying mass displacement could lead to overcrowded and unsafe conditions in shelters.

As demonstrations continue across the capital, the viral video has intensified calls for transparency in police conduct and greater sensitivity toward citizens exercising their right to protest.