Cops in plain clothes wielding lathis during CJP protest: Necessity or ambiguity?

Plainclothes police involvement in protests drew criticism for lacking uniforms and identification. Senior officers explained this is necessary for intelligence gathering and undercover operations. Such deployments are not new and aim to manage large crowds effectively. While not strictly prohibited, it creates ambiguity during public demonstrations. Police leadership now discourages this practice unless situations escalate or manpower is short.