Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Six cops injured in stone pelting at CJP protest
On July 22, 2026, a protest took place at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
The protesters were demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to allegations of examination irregularities and a NEET paper leak.
During the protest, some anti-social elements started pelting stones, injuring six police personnel, including two assistant commissioners of police (ACPs).
The injured were taken to a nearby hospital, and their condition is stable.
The police announced repeatedly to maintain peace and not to break the law and order situation.
Six police personnel, including two ACPs, were injured in a stone-pelting incident during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
The protest was in support of the CJP, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The injured personnel were taken to a nearby hospital, and their condition is stable.
The police stated that anti-social elements had infiltrated the protest and were causing violence.
The police repeatedly announced to maintain peace and not to break the law and order situation.
- Who
- Protesters and police personnel
- What
- Stone-pelting incident during a protest
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and NEET paper leak
Protesters
Police
Incident Cause
Protesters
Protesters claim they are demanding justice and accountability from the government regarding examination irregularities.
Police
Police state that anti-social elements have infiltrated the protest and are causing violence.
Protest Management
Protesters
Protesters believe they have the right to peaceful protest and are being unfairly targeted.
Police
Police emphasize the need to maintain law and order and prevent violence.
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Injured Police Personnel
- 6
- Injured ACPs
- 2
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Allegations
- Examination irregularities and NEET paper leak