lathicharge

English

Etymology

From lathi +‎ charge.

Noun

lathicharge (plural lathicharges)

1. (India) The police tactic of charging a crowd with lathis or batons in order to disperse it.
   • 2016 June 18, “Mobile internet services restored in Jammu”, in The Times of India‎^[1]:

     The alleged desecration of an ancient temple in Jammu triggered violence as protesters from right-wing groups torched vehicles and threw stones at cops who responded with lathicharge and teargas shells late on Tuesday night.

Synonyms

• baton charge