Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Violent Protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar
On Monday, a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi turned violent.
Protesters attacked Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and Delhi Police, chasing them and vandalizing police vehicles.
An RAF officer was brutally assaulted, and over 100 protesters chased police personnel.
The police have filed multiple FIRs and are investigating digital evidence to identify those involved.
The protest was allegedly backed by political sponsors, and the police claim it was not a genuine student movement but an orchestrated act of violence.
Protesters attacked RAF personnel and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
An RAF officer was brutally assaulted, and over 100 protesters chased police personnel.
Police vehicles were vandalized, and multiple FIRs have been filed.
Delhi Police are investigating digital evidence to identify those involved in the violence.
BJP leader Amit Malviya accused protesters of orchestrating violence and claimed it was not a genuine student movement.
- Who
- Protesters, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel, Delhi Police
- What
- Violent clashes during a protest at Jantar Mantar
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters were marching towards Parliament, leading to clashes with police
Protesters' Perspective
Government/Police Perspective
Nature of the Protest
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim they were peacefully demonstrating against injustice.
Government/Police Perspective
Government and police allege the protest was violent and orchestrated by anti-social elements.
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim excessive force was used by the police.
Government/Police Perspective
Police claim they acted in self-defense and to maintain public order.
- Date
- Monday
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Injured Police Personnel
- 118
- Injured Protesters
- 60
- Videos Under Investigation
- 250+
- FIRs Filed
- Multiple
- Key Laws Invoked
- BNS, Arms Act, PDPP Act