Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Deny Rumors Jantar Mantar Closed for Protests
Delhi Police said that a popular protest spot called Jantar Mantar is still open for people to gather peacefully.
Some people on the internet were saying it was shut down, but the police said that was not true.
They explained that the police can let up to 1,000 people protest there if the organizers ask for permission.
A big protest by a group called the Cockroach Janta Party had just finished because the Education Minister resigned.
The police asked everyone to only trust official messages and not spread rumors.
Delhi Police denied social media rumors that Jantar Mantar was closed for protests, calling the claims false and misleading.
Police confirmed Jantar Mantar remains an active, authorized site for peaceful demonstrations under a Supreme Court order and SOP.
The site can host up to 1,000 people, with permission granted via formal application to the competent authority.
The clarification followed a 37‑day protest by the Cockroach Janta Party that ended with the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Delhi Police urged citizens to rely on official communications and not spread unverified information.
- Who
- Delhi Police
- What
- Denied social media rumors that Jantar Mantar was closed for protests, confirming it remains open for peaceful demonstrations
- When
- July 30, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To correct misinformation and reassure the public that protests can still occur there
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Status
- Open for peaceful protests
- Capacity
- Up to 1,000 people
- Authority
- Delhi Police under Supreme Court order
- Recent protest
- CJP 37‑day protest ended July 25, 2026
