MHA Replaces Delhi Police Chief, Hours Later Sonam Wangchuk 'Forcefully Removed' From Jantar Mantar

The Ministry of Home Affairs removed Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and appointed Anurag Kumar as his replacement in a sudden leadership change. The move came amid reports of concerns over police administration, SHO postings, corruption cases, and handling of law-and-order situations, including the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar. Within a day of the change, activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the protest site and shifted to a hospital after his 21-day hunger strike. The police action triggered controversy, with CJP members alleging force was used during the operation. As the new Delhi Police chief takes charge, the focus now remains on how the force handles politically sensitive protests and major law-and-order challenges in the capital.