Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Protesters Return to Jantar Mantar Despite Injuries
Many people who were hurt during a protest in New Delhi went back to the protest site even though they were injured.
They were protesting about problems in the education system and paper leaks.
Some were hit by police with sticks and had to go to the hospital.
Even though they were hurt, they said they would keep protesting until their demands are met.
Some leaders from other political parties also visited the protest site to show their support.
Protesters injured in a police crackdown returned to Jantar Mantar despite their injuries.
Injuries included head, hand, and leg wounds from lathi charges and tear gas.
Protesters expressed determination to continue their demonstration until their demands are met.
Opposition leaders like Sharad Pawar, Arvind Kejriwal, and Uddhav Thackeray visited the protest site.
Protesters cited issues like education system failures and paper leaks as reasons for their protest.
- Who
- Protesters including teachers, students, shop owners, and social workers; Opposition leaders like Sharad Pawar, Arvind Kejriwal, and Uddhav Thackeray
- What
- Protesters returning to Jantar Mantar despite injuries from police crackdown
- When
- Tuesday, following a police crackdown on Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To continue protesting against education system issues and paper leaks, despite injuries and government inaction
Protesters
Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force, including lathi charges and tear gas, causing injuries.
Police
Police likely justified their actions as necessary to maintain order and control the protest.
Protest Continuation
Protesters
Protesters are determined to continue their demonstration despite injuries and government inaction.
Police
Police may view the continued protest as a disruption to public order and safety.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Injured Protesters
- Multiple, including Ajit Singh, Hammad, Ritik Ghosle, John, Narendra, and Karan
- Hospitals Involved
- Lady Hardinge Hospital, RML Hospital
- Opposition Leaders Visited
- Sharad Pawar, Arvind Kejriwal, Uddhav Thackeray
- Protest Cause
- Demands related to education system reforms and paper leaks