Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Student recovers after Delhi protest crackdown
A 21-year-old student named Sakshi was injured during a police crackdown on protesters in Delhi.
She was taken to the hospital unconscious and in critical condition.
Doctors say she is now recovering, breathing on her own, and responding to commands.
Protesters say the police used batons and tear gas, but the police say they had to act because protesters were trying to break security and attack them.
21-year-old Sakshi injured during police crackdown on student protesters in Delhi.
She was unconscious and in critical condition, requiring ventilatory support.
Doctors report she is now conscious, breathing on her own, and responding to commands.
Protesters allege police used batons and tear gas.
Police justify crackdown due to attempts to breach security and attacks on personnel.
- Who
- 21-year-old student named Sakshi
- What
- Injured during a police crackdown on student protesters
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters alleged police used batons and tear gas; police cited security breaches and attacks on personnel
Protesters' Allegations
Police Justification
Use of Force
Protesters' Allegations
Protesters allege that the police used batons and tear gas against them.
Police Justification
Police cited attempts to breach security arrangements and attacks on personnel as the reason for the crackdown.
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Victim's Age
- 21
- Hospital
- Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital
- Injuries Sustained
- Face, chest, neck, and limbs
- Condition
- Conscious, breathing on her own, responding to commands