Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Policemen Injured in CJP Protest Allege Pre-Planned Attack
Two police officers in Delhi were hurt during a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
They said the attackers were not students but people who wanted to cause trouble.
The officers said the attack was planned and that the attackers had weapons like batons and stones.
The protesters want the Education Minister to resign because of problems with exam papers.
The government has taken some steps to calm the protesters, but the protesters say they will keep protesting until the minister steps down.
Two Delhi police officers were attacked near the CJP protest site in Connaught Place.
The officers allege the attackers were anti-social elements aged 20-35, not students.
The attacks were described as pre-planned, with the attackers using weapons like batons and stones.
Protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leaks.
The government has taken steps to address the protesters' concerns, but the protest continues.
- Who
- Two Delhi police officers, Inspector NK Singh and Inspector Pradeep Rai, and protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
- What
- Allegations of a pre-planned attack on police officers during a protest.
- When
- July 21 and July 22.
- Where
- Near the CJP protest site in Connaught Place, Delhi.
- Why
- Protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leaks.
Police Officers
Protesters
Nature of Attackers
Police Officers
The attackers were anti-social elements aged 20-35, not students, and the attack was pre-planned.
Protesters
Protesters claim they were peacefully demonstrating and were met with police violence.
Motivation Behind the Attack
Police Officers
The attackers aimed to spread anarchy and vandalize government property.
Protesters
Protesters seek justice over paper leaks and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Date of Attack on Inspector NK Singh
- July 22
- Date of Attack on Inspector Pradeep Rai
- July 21
- Location of Protest
- Connaught Place, Delhi
- Number of Attackers
- 150-200 (according to Inspector NK Singh), 700-800 (according to Inspector Pradeep Rai)
- Weapons Used
- Batons, sharp-edged weapons, helmets, stones, bottles
- Government Response
- Transferred education secretary, sacked 47 NTA employees
- Protesters' Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan