Fingerprints on Jantar Mantar stones to be matched with Aadhaar data to identify protesters: Minister

Fingerprints on Jantar Mantar Stones: New Identification Method for Protesters

Bharatmorningnews.com – Mumbai: In a significant development regarding the recent protests at Jantar Mantar, Maharashtra’s higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil announced that Fingerprints on Jantar Mantar stones will be matched with Aadhaar data to identify those involved in the demonstrations. This innovative approach comes as the Delhi Police prepares to present a comprehensive report on the protesters’ backgrounds and involvement.

The announcement was made during a press conference in Kolhapur on Thursday, where Patil revealed that the Delhi Police had collected various stones from the Jantar Mantar area where the protests took place between July 20-25. These stones, many of which were reportedly used during the demonstrations, contain valuable fingerprint evidence that could help identify participants.

Advanced Technology Meets Traditional Investigation

Patil described the upcoming report as something that “will stun everyone,” highlighting the use of advanced technology in analyzing the protest participants. The police have not only collected the larger stones but also the smallest fragments used during the demonstrations. Each piece carries potential fingerprint evidence that will be cross-referenced with the Aadhaar database.

“The Delhi Police has prepared a detailed report that will stun everyone. It contains an analysis based on advanced technology showing how people facing criminal charges and foreign elements were involved in the protest,” Patil stated during his address.

The minister further explained that the police have taken a systematic approach to categorizing the protesters. They have analyzed the criminal backgrounds of those who were detained during the protests and classified them based on the types of crimes they are known for, using international standards for classification.

Political Reactions and Future Actions

While addressing the allegations made by Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Patil noted that Gandhi had claimed union home minister Amit Shah ordered the police to lathi-charge the young protesters. However, Patil emphasized that both sides would need to substantiate their claims with evidence.

Patil hinted that strict action would be taken against anti-social elements and individuals with criminal records who participated in the protests. The minister indicated that the fingerprint analysis would play a crucial role in identifying these individuals and ensuring accountability.

The initiative to match Fingerprints on Jantar Mantar stones with Aadhaar data represents a modern approach to crowd management and protest identification. This method could potentially be replicated in future demonstrations across the country, providing law enforcement with a reliable tool for identifying participants.

As the Delhi Police continues to gather and analyze evidence, the public awaits the detailed report that will shed light on the true nature of the protest participants and their backgrounds. The minister’s confidence in the technology-driven approach suggests that this investigation could yield significant results in identifying those responsible for any unlawful activities during the demonstrations.