You may remember, government was forced to adhere to the Supreme Court's directions and had to enforce law and order as well, before the law breakers find support in legislators and the validity of the act is still pending before Supreme Court.
The reason behind double treatment is armed struggle. In Delhi situation was brought under control with water cannons, baton charges, etc by local police and paramilitaries itself. But in the present case, people are not protesting unarmed with stone pelting or crude arms. They use advanced weaponry beyond control of local police. You won't be willing to force a constable with a baton to go in front of an insurgent with automatic rifle?
