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CJP to Seek Action Over Alleged Jantar Mantar Attack
A group called the Cockroach Janta Party says a protester’s father was attacked during a demonstration.
The demonstration took place at Jantar Mantar on July 20.
The protest was about an alleged NEET exam paper leak.
A video interview appears to show Swatantra Bhardwaj saying he attacked the man.
The group says the police should investigate and take strong action.
It also claims some political leaders protected the alleged attacker.
The group says police did not properly respond after the attack.
These accusations have not been independently confirmed.
The group plans to visit a police station to ask for justice.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said members will visit Parliament Street police station on Friday at 10 a.m.
The group is seeking action over the July 20 assault on student protester Nishu’s father, Sanjay.
A viral interview shows Swatantra Bhardwaj allegedly claiming he attacked Sanjay during the NEET paper-leak protest.
CJP alleged Bhardwaj cited political connections and protection from police action, but those claims were not independently verified.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused Delhi Police of failing to arrest suspects; his allegations also remain unverified.
- Who
- CJP spokesperson Saurav Das, founder Abhijeet Dipke, student protester Nishu’s father Sanjay, and Swatantra Bhardwaj are central to the report.
- What
- The Cockroach Janta Party plans to seek police action over an alleged assault on Sanjay during a protest.
- Where
- The alleged assault occurred at Jantar Mantar, and the CJP plans to visit Parliament Street police station in New Delhi.
- When
- The assault allegedly occurred on July 20; Das announced the police-station visit on Thursday, September 3, for the following Friday at 10 a.m.
- Why
- The CJP is seeking investigation and stringent action after a viral interview allegedly showed Bhardwaj admitting to the assault.
CJP’s allegations
Verification and police-response position
What the interview shows
CJP’s allegations
The CJP says the video shows Swatantra Bhardwaj openly admitting that he attacked Sanjay during the protest.
Verification and police-response position
The report says the claims about the interview and political connections have not been independently verified.
Police handling
CJP’s allegations
CJP representatives allege Delhi Police failed to act against those involved, despite the attack allegedly occurring in front of officers.
Verification and police-response position
Dipke quoted the DCP as saying, “We can’t arrest people randomly,” and directing the group to seek relief through the courts; the allegations against the officer were not independently verified.
Political protection
CJP’s allegations
The CJP says the interview indicated that BJP leaders provided Bhardwaj immunity from police action.
Verification and police-response position
The report provides no independent confirmation that political leaders intervened or protected Bhardwaj.
Key facts
- Protest date
- July 20
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Reported victim
- Sanjay, father of student protester Nishu
- Planned visit
- Parliament Street police station, Friday at 10 a.m.
- Main allegation
- Swatantra Bhardwaj allegedly claimed in a YouTube interview that he attacked Sanjay.
- Police allegations
- CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused Delhi Police of refusing to arrest alleged attackers.
- Verification status
- Bhardwaj’s political-connection claims and Dipke’s allegations against police were not independently verified.
Quotes
Cockroach Janta Party
Political outfit that led the NEET paper-leak protest
“When this attack happened, I personally went to the DCP and asked him to arrest these goons. The DCP replied, ‘We can’t arrest people randomly’.”
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“How much more openly does someone have to admit it before @DelhiPolice takes action?”
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