India, Oct. 8 -- Delhi Police personnel have alleged that they were physically assaulted while trying to maintain law and order and enforce restrictions during an Opposition protest against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Several officers claimed they were pushed, kicked and attacked while detaining peaceful demonstrators. Track live updates

The allegations came after Delhi Police forcefully detained Opposition MPs, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, for staging a protest demanding the resignation of the CEC over mishandling of the voting system and revision of electoral rolls.

Constable Devender Sandhu said police personnel were calmly asking protesters to leave the restricted area and board police buses when some de...