Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Violent CJP Protest Injures 118 Police
On July 20, 2026, in New Delhi, a protest organized by the CJP turned violent.
Over 118 police personnel, including senior officers and women officers, were injured.
Protesters attacked police with stones, tried to break through barricades, and damaged government vehicles.
Around 60 protesters were also injured.
The police had warned the protesters to disperse but they ignored the warnings and violated prohibitory orders.
The police have detained around 70 protesters and are taking legal action against them.
Over 118 police personnel, including senior officers, were injured during the CJP protest in New Delhi.
Protesters attacked police with stones, tried to break through barricades, and vandalized government vehicles.
Around 60 protesters were also injured during the clashes.
The police detained around 70 protesters and are taking legal action against them.
Delhi Police said the violence posed a serious threat to public order and security.
- Who
- Protesters and Delhi Police personnel
- What
- Violent clashes during CJP protest
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Protesters ignored warnings and violated prohibitory orders
Protesters' Perspective
Police Perspective
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim they were peacefully demonstrating and that the police used excessive force.
Police Perspective
Police state that protesters attacked them with stones and other objects, posing a serious threat to public order.
Violation of Orders
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters argue that their rights to protest were violated.
Police Perspective
Police maintain that protesters deliberately violated prohibitory orders and refused to disperse despite repeated warnings.
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Injured Police Personnel
- Over 118
- Injured Protesters
- Around 60
- Detained Protesters
- Around 70
- Damaged Vehicles
- 15 to 20 government vehicles
- Legal Action
- FIR registered under BNS and other applicable laws
