50 cops hurt, Wangchuk's wife 'assaulted': Protest turns ugly as police, CJP trade charges
A protest march in Delhi led by the Cockroach Janata Party resulted in violent clashes between demonstrators and police, leaving dozens injured. Both sides have traded accusations of brutality, with the party claiming police assaulted the wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the volatile nature of political protests in the capital and the growing friction between civil society groups and law enforcement.
NEW DELHI: The protest march led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi turned confrontational on Monday, with both the Delhi Police and the party accusing each other of violence as demonstrators attempted to march towards Parliament.According to police sources, more than 50 personnel were injured during clashes with protesters, who allegedly pelted stones and tried to breach security barricades in the New Delhi district. The injured officers were taken to hospitals for treatment, while security was tightened across key locations and legal action was initiated against those involved, PTI reported citing sources.The standoff escalated near Parliament Street, where security forces resorted to a baton charge after thousands of protesters allegedly attempted to push through police barricades.
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