Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Protesters Injured During Cockroach Janta Party's 'Sansad Chalo' March
On July 20, a large protest march organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) took place in central Delhi.
The protesters were demanding better education reforms, the resignation of the Union education minister, and justice for student suicides.
The protest turned chaotic, with reports of severe injuries among protesters.
Many protesters alleged that the police used pellet guns, electric shocks, and batons with nails to disperse the crowd.
Some protesters suffered serious injuries, including loss of vision and deep puncture wounds.
Official accounts maintain that standard non-lethal measures were used.
The protest raised questions about the use of force by the police and the handling of the situation.
Protesters demanded systemic education reforms, resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and justice for student suicides.
The protest turned chaotic, with reports of severe injuries among protesters.
Protesters alleged the use of pellet guns, electric shocks, and batons with nails by the police.
Some protesters suffered serious injuries, including loss of vision and deep puncture wounds.
Official accounts maintain that standard non-lethal measures were used to control the crowd.
- Who
- Protesters, including students, office workers, families, and young citizens, along with Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel.
- What
- A protest march by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding systemic education reforms, resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and justice for student suicides.
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Central Delhi, including Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, and Palika Bazaar.
- Why
- To demand systemic education reforms, resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and justice for student suicides.
Protesters' Allegations
Official Accounts
Use of Pellet Guns
Protesters' Allegations
Protesters allege that pellet guns were used, causing severe injuries including loss of vision and embedded pellets.
Official Accounts
Official accounts maintain that standard non-lethal measures were deployed.
Electric Shocks
Protesters' Allegations
Protesters describe experiencing electric shocks, allegedly from tasers or electrified fences.
Official Accounts
No official confirmation of the use of electric shocks or tasers.
Batons with Nails
Protesters' Allegations
Some protesters claim that batons embedded with nails were used, causing puncture wounds.
Official Accounts
No official confirmation of the use of batons with nails.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Location
- Central Delhi, including Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, and Palika Bazaar
- Key Demands
- Systemic education reforms, resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, justice for student suicides
- Injuries Reported
- Pellet injuries, electric shocks, baton wounds, puncture wounds
- Hospitals Involved
- Lady Hardinge Medical College, AIIMS JP Apex Trauma Centre, Lok Nayak Hospital