Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Denies Violence Amid Protest Crackdown
There was a protest in Delhi at Jantar Mantar by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters.
Videos showed police using sticks to disperse the crowd, but the Delhi Police said they did not use violence.
Opposition leaders criticized the police for using force.
The police had earlier denied permission for the protest.
An activist, Sonam Wangchuk, wanted to join the protest but was in the hospital.
Delhi Police denied using violence against protesters at Jantar Mantar despite viral videos showing a lathi charge.
Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Aaditya Thackeray, criticized the use of force against protesters.
Protesters were demanding justice against examination paper leaks and had gathered at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Police had denied permission for the protest and banned large gatherings, warning of action against violators.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk requested permission to leave the hospital to participate in the protest.
- Who
- CJP supporters, Delhi Police, Opposition leaders
- What
- Protest and alleged police crackdown
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demanding justice against examination paper leaks
Protesters and Opposition
Delhi Police
Use of Force
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters and opposition leaders claim that police used excessive force, including lathi-charge, against demonstrators.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police denies any use of violence and states that the protest is being handled professionally.
Permission for Protest
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters argue that they have the right to peacefully voice their concerns and demand justice.
Delhi Police
Police had denied permission for the protest and banned large gatherings, warning of action against violators.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Protest Group
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters
- Opposition Leaders
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Aaditya Thackeray, Supriya Sule
- Police Statement
- Denied use of violence, urged citizens to maintain peace
- Activist Involved
- Sonam Wangchuk