Police vs lawyers: Amulya Patnaik finds himself in uncomfortable position

Since taking over in January 2017, Patnaik has been extremely guarded

Delhi Police Commissioner, Amulya Patnaik, finds himself in the uncomfortable — and rare — position of being the target of anger from his own force.

Many among the junior officers and subordinates — constables, head constables and assistant sub-inspectors — who comprise the bulk of the force and are its public face, are questioning Patnaik’s  leadership openly.

Thousands of them attended, or supported, a protest outside police headquarters on Tuesday over repeated acts of violence against them by lawyers in two different city courts. They have been persuaded to return to work for now.

That Patnaik’s response to the violent clashes was disappointing