New Delhi: The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) has alleged that Delhi Police deployed facial recognition-equipped surveillance vans at the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar, triggering fresh concerns over privacy and the use of personal data.
According to CJP, the vehicles were fitted with cameras positioned at the front, which were reportedly capturing live footage of protesters and displaying their names and other personal details in real time.
CJP raises privacy concerns
In its latest update, CJP claimed that the facial recognition system was being used to identify individuals participating in the protest. The organisation further alleged that Aadhaar-linked data was being accessed through the system, raising serious questions about citizens’ privacy and surveillance.
“There is no privacy left,” CJP said in its statement, expressing concern over the alleged use of biometric identification technology during a peaceful public demonstration.
No official response yet
The allegations have not yet been independently verified, and Delhi Police has not issued an official statement responding to CJP’s claims at the time of publishing.
If confirmed, the reported use of facial recognition technology during protests is likely to intensify the debate over digital surveillance, data protection, and the balance between public security and individual privacy in India.