Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Advocates Protest Delhi Police Crackdown in Sambhajinagar
Advocates in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, held a protest to show their support for students who were affected by the NEET-UG paper leak and subsequent suicides.
They are demanding the resignation of the Education Minister, accountability for exam irregularities, reforms in the education system, and compensation for the families of students who committed suicide.
The protest was against the Delhi Police's crackdown on a student march towards Parliament, which the advocates claim was peaceful but met with police force.
Advocates in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar protested against the Delhi Police crackdown on a student march towards Parliament.
The protest was organized by the Advocates Association and held at Kranti Chowk.
The CJP is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in the education system.
Protesters claim the Delhi Police used excessive force against peaceful student demonstrators.
The protest also demanded Rs 1 crore compensation for families of students who committed suicide after the NEET-UG paper leak.
- Who
- Advocates practising at the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court
- What
- Protest against Delhi Police crackdown on student march
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Kranti Chowk, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad), Maharashtra
- Why
- To denounce the Delhi Police crackdown on student march towards Parliament and support the ongoing agitation of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Police Crackdown on Protesters
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim the Delhi Police used excessive force against peaceful student demonstrators.
Government's Perspective
The government maintains that the police acted to maintain law and order.
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities.
Government's Perspective
The government has not indicated any intention to remove the minister.
- Location
- Kranti Chowk, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad), Maharashtra
- Date
- July 24
- Organizers
- Advocates Association
- Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister, accountability for exam irregularities, reforms in education system, compensation for affected families
- Incident
- Delhi Police crackdown on student march towards Parliament