Archive · 22 Jul 2026
CJP Protest: Plainclothes Police Raise Questions
There was a protest in New Delhi by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar.
During the protest, some people in plain clothes were seen with police officers.
These people were carrying sticks and were seen hitting protesters in videos shared online.
The police say that plainclothes officers are part of their plan to manage big crowds and keep order.
But protesters are asking why these officers were there and if they used too much force.
CJP supporters protested near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday.
Plainclothes police officers were deployed during the protest.
Videos showed plainclothes officers carrying lathis and allegedly hitting protesters.
Police explained that plainclothes officers are part of their strategy for managing large gatherings.
Protesters questioned the presence and actions of these officers.
- Who
- Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and Delhi Police officers in plain clothes
- What
- Protest march and subsequent clashes involving plainclothes police officers
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To manage large public gatherings and maintain law and order, according to police; protesters question the presence and actions of plainclothes officers.
Protesters' Perspective
Police Perspective
Presence of Plainclothes Officers
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters question the presence of plainclothes officers, alleging they were involved in clashes and used excessive force.
Police Perspective
Police state that plainclothes officers are part of their operational strategy for managing large public gatherings and maintaining law and order.
- Event
- CJP protest march
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Date
- Monday
- Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Police Units Involved
- Intelligence unit, Special Cell, Crime Branch, Special Staff
- Controversy
- Plainclothes officers carrying lathis and allegedly wielding batons at protesters