Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Doctors Volunteer Amid Violent Protests at Jantar Mantar
On 20 July, there was a big protest in New Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
People were marching towards the Parliament to make their voices heard.
The police used sticks and tear gas to stop them, which hurt many people, including young kids.
Dr. Shilip Chandra, a young doctor, was volunteering there and saw the violence.
She felt helpless because she couldn't do much to help in the chaos.
She and other doctors were helping people who were on hunger strike, like activist Sonam Wanchuk.
The doctors had been volunteering since 18 July, mainly providing first aid.
Protesters marched towards the Parliament from Jantar Mantar on 20 July.
Security forces used lathi charge and tear gas to disperse the protesters.
Dr. Shilip Chandra, a 26-year-old general physician, witnessed the violence and felt helpless.
Doctors were volunteering at the site since 18 July, providing first aid and supporting hunger strikers.
Activist Sonam Wanchuk was among those on hunger strike.
- Who
- Protesters, volunteer doctors including Dr. Shilip Chandra, security forces
- What
- Violent clashes during a protest march towards the Parliament
- When
- 20 July
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters aimed to make their voices heard at the Parliament, leading to a confrontation with security forces.
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters believe the use of lathi charge and tear gas was excessive and unjustified, leading to injuries and chaos.
Government's Perspective
The government maintains that the use of force was necessary to maintain law and order and prevent protesters from reaching the Parliament.
- Date of Incident
- 20 July
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Key Activist
- Sonam Wanchuk
- Volunteer Doctor
- Dr. Shilip Chandra
- Type of Protest
- Sansad Chalo march