Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Pellet Gun Use in CJP Protest
On July 20, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) held a protest in Delhi demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over exam paper leaks.
The protest turned violent when protesters tried to march towards Parliament.
Protesters claim that pellet guns were used by the police, supported by photos, videos, and medical reports.
However, the Delhi Police deny using pellet guns and say the claims are false.
Medical reports confirm that some protesters, like Sahil Lochab and Shaikh Irshad Mansoori, suffered pellet injuries.
The CRPF is verifying these reports.
The police have advised the public not to share unverified information.
Protesters claim pellet guns were used during the CJP protest on July 20.
Delhi Police deny using pellet guns and call the claims false.
Medical reports confirm pellet injuries among protesters, including Sahil Lochab and Shaikh Irshad Mansoori.
The CRPF is verifying media reports on the use of pellet guns.
The protest turned violent when protesters attempted to march towards Parliament.
- Who
- Protesters and Delhi Police
- What
- Use of pellet guns during CJP protest
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Protesters demand resignation of Education Minister over NEET paper leaks
Protesters and Supporters
Delhi Police
Use of Pellet Guns
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters claim pellet guns were used, supported by photos, videos, and medical reports.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police deny possessing or using pellet guns, calling the claims false and misleading.
Evidence of Injuries
Protesters and Supporters
Medical reports and hospital officials confirm pellet injuries among protesters.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police assert that the injuries could be from other sources and advise against sharing unverified information.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Injured Protesters
- Multiple, including Sahil Lochab and Shaikh Irshad Mansoori
- Police Response
- Denied use of pellet guns, advised against sharing unverified information
- CRPF Verification
- Verifying media reports on pellet gun use