Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Registers FIRs Over Connaught Place Violence
There was a big protest in Connaught Place, New Delhi, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party and farmers’ groups.
They were protesting about a paper leak in the NEET exam.
The protest turned violent, with protesters throwing stones and damaging police vehicles.
Over 118 police officers were injured, and 70 protesters were detained.
The police used tear gas and baton charges to control the crowd.
The police have registered multiple cases against unknown people involved in the violence and are using CCTV footage to identify them.
Security has been increased in many parts of Delhi to prevent more violence.
Delhi Police registered four FIRs against unidentified individuals for violence and vandalism during a protest in Connaught Place.
Over 118 police personnel were injured, and 70 protesters were detained during the clashes.
The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and farmers’ groups, demanded accountability over the NEET paper leak.
Police used tear gas and baton charges after protesters allegedly breached barricades and pelted stones.
Security has been heightened across Delhi with increased police deployment and multi-layered barricades.
- Who
- Protesters from Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and farmers’ groups, Delhi Police
- What
- Violence, stone-pelting, vandalism of police vehicles during a protest
- When
- July 21, 2024
- Where
- Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demanded accountability over the NEET paper leak
Protesters
Delhi Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force with tear gas and baton charges.
Delhi Police
Police state they used force only after protesters breached barricades and attacked officers.
Permission for Protest
Protesters
Protesters argue they had the right to protest near Parliament Street.
Delhi Police
Police assert the protest lacked necessary permission and violated prohibitory orders.
- Date of Incident
- July 21, 2024
- Location
- Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Injured Police Personnel
- 118
- Detained Protesters
- 70
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and farmers’ groups
- Protest Demand
- Accountability over NEET paper leak
- Security Measures
- Heightened security, multi-layered barricades, increased vehicle checking, intensified patrolling
Sources
FIR registered over Connaught Place violence, security stepped up across Delhi
Vandalism Of Vehicles, Stone Pelting: Delhi Police Lodges FIR Over CJP Violence In Connaught Place
Delhi Police File FIR Against Protestors; CJP Alleges Brutality
FIR filed over violence, stone-pelting during CJP march