12/09/2026
When maintaining order tests the boundaries of law
An insightful article by Ashok Kumar Sir, former DGP Uttarakhand, in today’s Dainik Jagran examines a difficult and often emotionally charged question when does the use of force by the police become legally justified, and where must the line be drawn?
Against the backdrop of recent events in Noida, he explains the distinction between peaceful protest and unlawful assembly, the graded use of force available to the police, and, importantly, the responsibility of law-enforcement agencies to exercise restraint and remain accountable.
Drawing upon decades of policing experience, Ashok Sir reminds us that maintaining public order and protecting democratic freedoms are not competing responsibilities the real challenge is to uphold both.
A timely and thought-provoking read from someone who has experienced these difficult decisions from the front line. đź‘Ź
Thanks, Ashok Sir, for continuing to bring clarity and perspective to issues that deserve informed public debate.
Good Morning Everyone
Ashok Kumar IPS
