Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Violence erupts at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan's resignation
On Saturday, after the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, some protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi started throwing stones at the police.
The police used tear gas and lightly hit the crowd with sticks to control the situation.
Three police officers, including a special commissioner, were injured.
Over 200 police personnel and 65 protesters have been injured during the ongoing protests.
The police are investigating the incident and have registered 15 FIRs.
The area is now calm, and extra security is still there to make sure everything stays peaceful.
Stone-pelting broke out at Jantar Mantar after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Security forces used tear gas and mild lathi-charge to disperse the violent protesters.
Three police officers, including a special commissioner, were injured during the clashes.
Over 200 police personnel and 65 protesters have sustained injuries during the ongoing protests.
Delhi Police have registered 15 FIRs and are investigating the incident.
- Who
- Protesters and security forces
- What
- Stone-pelting and clashes
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Announcement of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Protesters
Security Forces
Cause of Violence
Protesters
Protesters claim they were peacefully demonstrating against the government's policies.
Security Forces
Security forces allege that a section of protesters turned violent and hurled stones.
- Date
- Saturday
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Minister's Portfolio
- Union Education Minister
- Security Response
- Tear gas and mild lathi-charge
- Injured Police Officers
- 3, including a special commissioner
- Injured Protesters
- 65
- FIRs Registered
- 15
