Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Opens Fresh Probe Into 2,873 Protest-Linked Individuals
Delhi Police has opened a new investigation about 2,873 people linked to a protest march on July 20.
Officials say the people had criminal backgrounds and may have been at the protest site.
The Supreme Court made an order on September 1 about earlier cases connected to the demonstrations.
It cancelled FIRs against protesters but allowed police to open a new case about these 2,873 people.
Police will check whether they were actually at the protest.
They will also look into their past records and whether they were connected to student groups involved in the agitation.
Investigators will check if anyone helped lead or provoke the crowd during violence.
The investigation is meant to establish what, if anything, each person did.
Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has registered a fresh FIR concerning 2,873 people identified during the July 20 “Chalo Sansad” march.
Officials said the people had criminal backgrounds and were allegedly present at the protest site.
The fresh case follows a September 1 Supreme Court order.
The Court quashed FIRs against protesters but allowed a fresh FIR concerning the 2,873 people.
Investigators will examine their presence, criminal records, links to student outfits, and any role in leading or instigating violence.
- Who
- Delhi Police’s Crime Branch is investigating 2,873 people identified in connection with the protest.
- What
- Police registered a fresh FIR to examine the individuals’ presence, criminal backgrounds, associations, and possible role in violence.
- When
- The protest took place on July 20; the Supreme Court order was issued on September 1. The articles do not specify the year.
- Where
- At the protest site in Delhi, during the “Chalo Sansad” march.
- Why
- The fresh FIR was registered following a Supreme Court order allowing a new case concerning the 2,873 people.
- Investigating agency
- Delhi Police Crime Branch
- Number of people under investigation
- 2,873
- Protest
- “Chalo Sansad” march
- Protest date
- July 20; year not specified
- Supreme Court order
- September 1; year not specified
- Investigation focus
- Presence at the protest, criminal antecedents, links to student outfits, and possible roles in leading or instigating violence