Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Clashes Erupt at Jantar Mantar, Police Injured
There was a big fight between protesters and police at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
The police used tear gas and hit people with sticks to control the crowd.
Some police officers got hurt, including two high-ranking ones.
The protesters say the police were too rough, but the police say they were just doing their job to keep things calm.
The fight started because protesters were trying to march to Parliament, and the police stopped them.
Both sides say the other started the violence.
Clashes broke out between protesters and police at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday night.
Police used tear gas and cane-charges to disperse the crowd.
Six police personnel, including two ACPs, were injured.
Protesters alleged brutal police action, while police maintained they exercised restraint.
Tensions have been high since Monday's crackdown on a protest march to Parliament.
- Who
- Protesters and security personnel
- What
- Clashes and tear gas usage
- When
- Wednesday night
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters marching to Parliament, police maintaining law and order
Protesters' Perspective
Police Perspective
Cause of Violence
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters allege brutal police action and excessive force.
Police Perspective
Police claim they exercised restraint and acted to maintain law and order.
Injuries
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim they were beaten by police.
Police Perspective
Police report that over 100 personnel were injured, including six with significant injuries.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Date
- Wednesday night
- Injured Police Personnel
- Six, including two ACP-rank officers
- Hospital
- Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
- Protest Organizers
- CJP (Citizens for Justice and Peace)