Archive · 23 Jul 2026
ACP Injured in Stone-Pelting Near Jantar Mantar Protest
ACP Vivek Bhagat was hurt in a stone-pelting incident near a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
He was taken to the hospital with bruises, a swollen head, and other injuries.
The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has been going on for a month, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over exam paper leaks.
CJP says BJP workers were sent to disrupt the peaceful protest.
The police and protesters have had tense confrontations, with over 100 police officers injured in previous clashes.
ACP Vivek Bhagat injured in stone-pelting near Jantar Mantar protest.
CJP alleges BJP workers were sent to disrupt the protest.
Protest ongoing for a month demanding Education Minister's resignation.
ACP treated at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital with multiple injuries.
Tense showdowns between protesters and police, with over 100 police officers injured.
- Who
- ACP Vivek Bhagat, CJP representative Abhijeet Dipke, BJP workers (alleged)
- What
- Stone-pelting incident near Jantar Mantar protest
- When
- After a month of ongoing protest
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Alleged disruption by BJP workers to defame protesters
CJP's Perspective
BJP's Perspective
Incident Cause
CJP's Perspective
CJP alleges BJP workers were sent to disrupt the protest and pelt stones.
BJP's Perspective
No direct statement from BJP, but context suggests denial of involvement.
- Injured Person
- ACP Vivek Bhagat
- Hospital
- Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Duration
- One month
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Injuries
- Multiple bruises, swelling on the head, ear bleeding, vomiting