Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Probe AI Use in CJP Protest
On July 20, a protest called "Chalo Sansad" was held in New Delhi by the Cockroach Janta Party.
Police say some protesters used computer programs called AI to find ways to protect themselves from tear gas, like using wet jute bags.
They also had hard hats, masks and goggles.
The protest turned violent, with more than 200 police and 65 protesters hurt, and many cars damaged.
Police are looking at videos, social media and other digital evidence to find out who was involved and how they used AI.
They have not yet named the AI tools or devices used, and the investigation is still ongoing.
Delhi Police are investigating alleged use of AI tools by protesters during the July 20 "Chalo Sansad" demonstration.
Protesters reportedly searched AI platforms for ways to mitigate tear gas, including using wet jute bags, and were supplied with hard hats, masks and goggles.
Clashes at Parliament Street, Connaught Place and Jantar Mantar left more than 200 police and 65 protesters injured, and damaged over 15 vehicles.
Police are collecting digital evidence, video footage, social media content and identifying over 2,800 attendees with prior criminal records.
No AI platforms or devices have been named, and the investigation is still ongoing.
- Who
- Protesters organized by the Cockroach Janta Party and Delhi Police
- What
- Investigation into alleged use of AI tools by protesters to counter police crowd‑control measures
- When
- July 20, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, including Parliament Street, Connaught Place and Jantar Mantar
- Why
- Protesters sought methods to reduce tear gas effects and prepare for confrontation
- Event
- Chalo Sansad protest
- Date
- July 20, 2024
- Organiser
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Police injuries
- 200+
- Protester injuries
- 65+
- Vehicles damaged
- 15+
- AI usage
- Protesters searched AI platforms for counter‑tactics
