Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Charge Attempt-to-Murder in July 20 Protest
On July 20, there was a big protest in Delhi where people were marching towards Parliament to protest against some exam problems.
The police said the protesters were trying to break through the barricades and attack them, even trying to kill them.
The police used sticks and tear gas to stop the crowd.
Many people were hurt, both protesters and police.
The police have now charged the protesters with serious crimes like trying to murder the police officers.
The protesters say they were just peacefully protesting and the police used too much force.
The police say they had to use force because Parliament is a very important place and they had to protect it.
Delhi Police have charged protesters with attempt-to-murder over July 20 clashes near Parliament.
The FIR alleges protesters surrounded and attacked police officers with the intention of causing death.
The incident occurred during a protest march by the Cockroach Janta Party against alleged examination irregularities.
Police used 'mild' force, including a lathi-charge and tear gas shells, to disperse the crowd.
129 police personnel and over 60 protesters were injured during the clashes.
- Who
- Protesters and Delhi Police
- What
- Clashes between protesters and police during a march towards Parliament
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Rafi Marg near Rail Bhavan roundabout, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters were demonstrating against alleged examination irregularities
Police Perspective
Protesters' Perspective
Nature of the Protest
Police Perspective
The protesters were unlawfully assembled and intended to break through barricades to reach Parliament, surrounding and attacking police officers with the intention of causing death.
Protesters' Perspective
The protesters were peacefully demonstrating against alleged examination irregularities and were met with excessive force by the police.
Police Response
Police Perspective
The police used 'mild' force, including a lathi-charge and tear gas shells, to disperse the crowd due to the proximity of Parliament and other sensitive installations.
Protesters' Perspective
The police response was disproportionate and excessive, leading to injuries among both police personnel and protesters.
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Location
- Rafi Marg near Rail Bhavan roundabout, Delhi
- Charges Invoked
- Attempt to murder, assault, hurt to public servants, obstruction of government duty, unlawful assembly, rioting, damage to public property, acts endangering human life
- Injuries
- 129 police personnel and over 60 protesters injured
- FIRs Registered
- Around 15 FIRs
