Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Viral Video Shows Protesters Escape Police During Jantar Mantar Chase
A video from a protest near Jantar Mantar shows police officers trying to take a protester to a van.
Another protester comes closer and appears to record what is happening.
Police try to grab him too, but he gets away.
The first protester also breaks free.
Police officers chase the two protesters for a short time.
The video was shared on X by The Lallantop.
Some people online joked that the chase gave the police exercise.
The articles do not say when the video was filmed.
A video shows Delhi Police personnel and protesters during the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protest.
An officer is seen holding a protester by the collar and escorting him toward a police van.
When police try to grab a second protester, he escapes and runs away.
The first protester also breaks free, and police personnel chase both men.
Social media users responded with humorous comments about the chase.
- Who
- Delhi Police personnel and protesters at the Cockroach Janta Party protest.
- What
- A video shows two protesters escaping police and being chased.
- Where
- Near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
- Why
- The video shows police attempting to take a protester toward a police van; the reason for the protest is not stated.
- Protest
- Ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protest
- Location
- Near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Video shared by
- The Lallantop on X
- People shown fleeing
- Two protesters
- Online reaction
- Several users responded with humorous comments about the chase.