Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Centre Deploys 3,000 CAPF Troops to Delhi Amid Protests
The Indian government has sent 3,000 more police troops to Delhi to help keep the peace.
This is because there are protests happening in Delhi about a problem with a big exam called NEET.
The protests are happening at a place called Jantar Mantar.
The extra troops will stay until July 27, 2026.
The government wants to make sure everything stays calm and safe.
The protesters want the government to fix the problem with the exam.
The government thinks the protests are causing trouble and wants to keep things under control.
The Ministry of Home Affairs approved the deployment of 30 additional companies of CAPFs to Delhi.
The decision was made in response to a request from the Delhi Police to maintain law and order.
The troops will be deployed until July 27, 2026, to handle protests at Jantar Mantar.
The additional troops include 18 CRPF companies, 6 RAF companies, 3 BSF companies, 1 ITBP company, and 2 SSB companies.
The total CAPF strength available to the Delhi Police will rise to 45 companies.
- Who
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Delhi Police
- What
- Deployment of 3,000 additional CAPF troops to Delhi
- When
- July 22, 2026, until July 27, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To maintain law and order amid protests linked to the NEET paper leak issue
Protesters
Government
Protest Justification
Protesters
Protesters demand justice and transparency in the NEET paper leak issue.
Government
The government views the protests as a disruption to public order and safety.
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Troops
- 3,000
- Deployment Duration
- Until July 27, 2026
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- CAPF Companies
- 30
- Total CAPF Strength
- 45 companies