Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Abhijeet Dipke Apologizes Over Alleged Police Brutality at CJP Protest
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), apologized to his supporters after a protest on 20 July.
He specifically apologized to the girls who were allegedly beaten by male police officers.
Dipke criticized the government for protecting Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, whom he blames for the deaths of over 20 students.
The CJP alleges that police used excessive force during the protest, including dragging and manhandling protesters.
However, Delhi Police denies these allegations, stating that no targeted assaults occurred and that protesters were violent.
The protest led to clashes, with around 70 protesters detained and multiple injuries reported.
Social media users had mixed reactions, with some supporting the police and others criticizing Dipke for the protest's outcome.
Abhijeet Dipke apologized to CJP supporters, especially girls allegedly beaten by police during a protest on 20 July.
CJP alleges police brutality, including dragging and manhandling protesters, and targeting activists like Gitanjali, Prakash Raj, and Shabana Azmi.
Delhi Police denies allegations of brutality, stating no targeted assaults occurred and that protesters were violent.
The protest led to clashes, with around 70 protesters detained and multiple injuries reported.
Social media users had mixed reactions, with some supporting the police and others criticizing Dipke for the protest's outcome.
- Who
- CJP supporters, including activists like Gitanjali, Prakash Raj, and Shabana Azmi, and Delhi Police
- What
- A protest organized by CJP against Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, leading to allegations of police brutality
- When
- 20 July
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- CJP is protesting against alleged irregularities in exams and the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, demanding compensation for affected families
CJP's Perspective
Delhi Police's Perspective
Allegations of Police Brutality
CJP's Perspective
CJP alleges that police used excessive force, including dragging and manhandling protesters, and specifically targeted activists like Gitanjali and Prakash Raj.
Delhi Police's Perspective
Delhi Police denies these allegations, stating that no targeted assaults occurred and that protesters displayed violent behavior.
Protest Justification
CJP's Perspective
CJP is protesting against the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to alleged irregularities in exams and demands compensation for affected families.
Delhi Police's Perspective
Delhi Police and some social media users argue that the protest was violent and disruptive, causing vandalism and anarchy.
- Date of Protest
- 20 July
- Protest Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Detainees
- 70
- Alleged Victims
- Gitanjali, Prakash Raj, Shabana Azmi
- Government Response
- Denied allegations of brutality and claimed protesters were violent