Harsh
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Every protest has an objective. When it is peaceful and remains within the bounds of law, it is a legitimate democratic expression. The role of the police is to facilitate, regulate, and ensure that peace is maintained. But when a protest turns into confrontation, violence, or serves extraneous interests, it ceases to be merely a protest—it becomes a law-and-order challenge. At that point, the police are duty-bound to act, in accordance with the law and the evolving situation, to restore order. The primary duty of the police is to protect life, safeguard property, prevent escalation, and restore normalcy as quickly as possible. Police accountability is essential in a democracy. Legitimate inquiries into police action have their place. However, making every operational decision the subject of routine inquiry can create hesitation and unpredictability in law enforcement, especially during rapidly evolving situations. Equally, police leadership must ensure that any use of force is lawful, necessary, proportionate, and exercised with utmost restraint. The purpose of policing is never to punish, teach a lesson, or seek revenge. It is to uphold the rule of law, protect citizens, and restore peace.



















