Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Families Demand Justice After Jantar Mantar Protest Violence
Families of Delhi Police officers were hurt when crowds attacked them during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
One officer was almost lynched and had to stay in hospital for hours.
After the incident, some people on social media called the officers criminals.
The families felt very upset and decided to go to court for help.
They want a fair investigation and punishment for those who attacked the police.
They also say the protest was wrongly shown as just a student protest.
The families want the government to listen and protect police families.
They hope the Supreme Court will look into the case.
They want to make sure the police can do their job safely.
Families of Delhi Police officers describe traumatic aftermath of July 20‑25 protest at Jantar Mantar, citing blood‑stained uniforms and hospital stays.
Officers were allegedly assaulted by mobs, with one Sub‑Inspector nearly lynched near the stage and suffering four stitches.
Social media posts labeled the injured officers as criminals, prompting families to seek legal action and appeal to the Supreme Court.
Families argue the protest was mischaracterized as a student demonstration, with anti‑social elements inflaming violence.
Police families call for a transparent probe and punishment for those who attacked officers, while urging authorities to distinguish between students and agitators.
- Who
- Families of Delhi Police officers
- What
- Injuries and alleged assault during the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar
- When
- July 20-25, 2024
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protest over exam paper leak, with anti‑social elements inflaming violence
- Event
- CJP protest at Jantar Mantar
- Date
- July 20-25, 2024
- Injured officers
- Sub‑Inspector, Assistant Commissioner
- Alleged attackers
- Mobs, anti‑social elements
- Legal action
- Families approached Supreme Court
