Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Identify 2,873 Criminals at Protest Sites
There were big protests in Delhi at Jantar Mantar led by a group called the Cockroach Janta Party.
They wanted the Education Minister to resign because of exam paper leaks.
The protests turned violent, with people throwing stones, attacking police, and damaging property.
The police used cameras to find 2,873 people with criminal records, including some with serious crimes like murder and rape.
Many police officers were injured.
The protesters made some offensive comments about the Prime Minister and the parliament.
After the protests, the Education Minister resigned, which was the main demand of the protesters.
Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister over exam paper leaks.
Violent clashes between protesters and police resulted in 200 injured police personnel.
Delhi Police identified 2,873 individuals with criminal records using facial recognition technology.
Among those identified, 989 had serious criminal records including murder, rape, and kidnapping.
The protests were called off after the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Who
- Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and Delhi Police
- What
- Protests demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister over exam paper leaks
- When
- July 20 and 22
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister over exam paper leaks, which they saw as a significant issue affecting students.
Protesters
Delhi Police
Protest Justification
Protesters
Protesters demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister over exam paper leaks, which they saw as a significant issue affecting students.
Delhi Police
The Delhi Police viewed the protests as a breach of security and public order, leading to violence and property damage.
Use of Facial Recognition
Protesters
Protesters may have concerns about privacy and the use of facial recognition technology by the police.
Delhi Police
The Delhi Police justified the use of facial recognition to identify individuals with criminal records and maintain public safety.
- Date of Protests
- July 20 and 22
- Number of Criminals Identified
- 2,873
- Serious Criminal Records
- 989
- Injured Police Personnel
- 200
- Protest Site
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Core Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister over NEET paper leak
Sources
Delhi police links ‘Parliament march’ violence to habitual offenders
Using Facial Scans, Cops Find 2,873 With Criminal Records At Delhi Protest Sites: Sources
Delhi Police says 2,873 people with criminal antecedents attended Jantar Mantar protests
