Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Cancel Leaves Amid Protests
The Delhi Police have canceled the leave of all personnel to handle the growing protests in the city.
These protests are led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and student groups who want accountability for recent exam scandals and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
The protests have led to increased security measures, including an internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar.
The Delhi High Court is looking into the internet shutdown, as it has affected areas beyond the protest site.
Shops and offices in Connaught Place have been asked to close early due to the unrest.
Delhi Police cancel leave for all personnel to manage protests.
Protests led by CJP and student groups demand accountability over exam scandals.
Heavy security deployment and internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar.
Delhi High Court to hear PIL challenging the internet shutdown.
Commercial activity in Connaught Place curtailed due to protests.
- Who
- Delhi Police, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), student groups
- What
- Cancellation of leave for all police personnel and intensifying protests
- When
- Effective immediately, with ongoing protests and internet shutdown
- Where
- New Delhi, India, particularly around Jantar Mantar
- Why
- To maintain law and order amid protests and demonstrations
Protesters
Government
Internet Shutdown
Protesters
Protesters argue that the internet shutdown is arbitrary and violates fundamental rights.
Government
The government maintains the shutdown is necessary for maintaining law and order.
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Protesters
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and student groups
- Demands
- Accountability over examination scandals and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Internet Shutdown
- 1.5-kilometre radius of Jantar Mantar from 4 PM to midnight
- Impacted Areas
- Areas beyond the protest site, including up to Mandi House Metro station
- Commercial Activity
- Connaught Place shops, offices, and restaurants closed by 6:30 PM
Sources
Delhi Police Cancel Leave Of All Personnel As Intensifying CJP Protests Put Capital On Edge
Delhi Police Cancels Leaves Of All Personnel Amid Jantar Mantar Protest
Delhi Police Suspends Leaves of All Personnel Over Law and Order Concerns
Delhi Police suspends leaves of all personnel
