Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Protester Uses Pepper Spray on Delhi Police
On July 20, 2026, a protester used pepper spray on Delhi Police officers during a march towards Parliament.
The police responded with batons to subdue the attacker.
The incident was captured on video, with CJP supporters filming the police action and framing it as brutality.
The police claim they exercised restraint initially but had to respond when the crowd became unruly.
Over 118 police personnel were injured, and more than 70 protesters were detained.
Multiple FIRs were registered for various offenses.
A protester used pepper spray on Delhi Police officers during a march towards Parliament.
Police responded with batons to subdue the attacker, which was captured on video.
CJP supporters filmed the police action, framing it as brutality without showing the initial provocation.
Over 118 police personnel were injured, and more than 70 protesters were detained.
Multiple FIRs were registered for rioting, unlawful assembly, assault on public servants, criminal conspiracy, and damage to property.
- Who
- CJP protesters and Delhi Police
- What
- A protester used pepper spray on Delhi Police officers, leading to clashes and injuries.
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters attempted to breach barricades and march towards Parliament, which was prohibited by Delhi Police.
Protester's Actions
Police Response
Initial Provocation
Protester's Actions
A protester used pepper spray on Delhi Police officers, which was captured on video.
Police Response
Police officers responded with batons to subdue the attacker after being provoked.
Media Portrayal
Protester's Actions
CJP supporters filmed the police action, framing it as brutality without showing the initial provocation.
Police Response
Police sources claim they exercised restraint initially but had to respond when the crowd became unruly.
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Injured Police Personnel
- Over 118
- Detained Protesters
- More than 70
- Legal Actions
- Multiple FIRs registered for rioting, unlawful assembly, assault on public servants, criminal conspiracy, and damage to property