Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Files Six FIRs Over CJP Protest Violence
On July 20, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and farmers' groups organized a protest march in New Delhi.
The protest turned violent, with reports of stone-pelting, vandalism, and clashes with the police.
The Delhi Police have filed six FIRs, invoking various laws related to public order and property damage.
The police allege that the protesters engaged in unlawful assembly and violence, while the protesters claim they were peacefully demonstrating.
Over 118 police personnel were injured, and more than 20 police vehicles were damaged.
The police are investigating the incident using CCTV footage, drone visuals, and social media content.
Security has been tightened in the city to prevent further unrest.
Delhi Police have filed six FIRs and are preparing more related to the CJP protest on July 20.
The protests turned violent with stone-pelting, vandalism, and clashes with the police.
Over 118 police personnel were injured, and more than 20 police vehicles were damaged.
The FIRs invoke multiple laws including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
The police are investigating the incident using CCTV footage, drone visuals, and social media content.
- Who
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), farmers' groups, Delhi Police
- What
- Violence, vandalism, and stone-pelting during a protest march
- When
- July 20
- Where
- New Delhi, particularly at Parliament Street and Connaught Place
- Why
- Protest against government policies, leading to clashes with police
Protesters
Delhi Police
Cause of Violence
Protesters
Protesters claim they were peacefully demonstrating against government policies.
Delhi Police
Police allege that protesters engaged in unlawful assembly, violence, and vandalism.
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters argue that police used excessive force against them.
Delhi Police
Police maintain that they acted to maintain public order and protect property.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Number of FIRs Filed
- 6 (with more expected)
- Injured Police Personnel
- More than 118
- Damaged Police Vehicles
- Over 20
- Key Laws Involved
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Arms Act, Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act
- Protesters Detained
- Around 70
- Investigation Methods
- CCTV footage, drone visuals, social media content
Sources
CJP Protest: Delhi Police Registers 4 FIRs, More Cases Likely
CJP protest: 6 FIRs filed over violence, vandalism; ‘larger conspiracy’ under probe
CJP protest: 6 FIRs by Delhi Police over violence; 'larger conspiracy' being probed as Nadda meets injured students
Delhi Police register 10 FIRs over CJP protest violence, dismiss fresh stone-pelting claims
