Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Delhi Protest Policing Faces Scrutiny After Violent Clashes
There were big protests in Delhi on June 20, 2026.
The protests were organized by a group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
The police had trouble controlling the crowd, and some people with criminal records joined the protests.
The police used force, including pellet guns, which hurt some protesters.
People are arguing about whether the police did the right thing or if they used too much force.
The police say they had to protect themselves, but others think the police should have done a better job of controlling the situation before it got out of hand.
Protests in Delhi on June 20, 2026, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Delhi Police and CRPF/RAF struggled to control the crowd, leading to violent clashes.
2,873 individuals with criminal records were identified at the protest site.
Police used pellet guns for the first time against civilians in Delhi.
Critics argue the police failed to establish effective perimeter control and used excessive force.
- Who
- Protesters, Delhi Police, CRPF/RAF, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- What
- Violent clashes during protests in Delhi
- When
- June 20, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Protests organized by CJP, inadequate perimeter control, and police response to unruly crowds
Critics of Police Handling
Supporters of Police Actions
Use of Force
Critics of Police Handling
Critics argue that the police used excessive force, including pellet guns, which escalated the situation and harmed protesters.
Supporters of Police Actions
Supporters claim the police were forced to use necessary measures to control the unruly crowd and protect themselves.
Perimeter Control
Critics of Police Handling
Critics point out that the police failed to establish effective perimeter control, allowing criminals to infiltrate the protests.
Supporters of Police Actions
Supporters argue that the police did their best with the resources and intelligence available, and that the situation was complex.
- Date of Protests
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Criminals Identified
- 2,873
- Serious Criminal Offenses
- 101 murder cases, 61 rape cases, 284 robbery/dacoity cases
- Use of Pellet Guns
- First known use against civilians in Delhi
- Protest Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Founder of CJP
- Abhijeet Dipke
- Date of CJP Formation
- May 16, 2026