CJP protest: Woman hurls ink-like liquid at Abhijeet Dipke at Jantar Mantar
A woman threw an ink-like liquid at activist Abhijeet Dipke during a protest at Jantar Mantar, which was already tense following the police removal of hunger-striker Sonam Wangchuk. The protest is centered on alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, and authorities are currently investigating the incident.
Why it matters
The event highlights ongoing civil unrest and political tensions in India regarding educational examination integrity and protest rights.
Jantar Mantar witnessed fresh drama on Saturday (July 18, 2026) afternoon after a woman hurled an ink-like liquid at Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke while he was addressing a gathering, hours after the protest site saw a police operation to remove activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital.
The incident briefly disrupted the programme as supporters rushed towards the stage, triggering commotion.
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The woman's identity and the motive behind the act were not immediately known. However, police sources said that she has been detained.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police said.
The Delhi Police forcibly removed Mr. Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated during his 21-day indefinite hunger strike. The early morning operation witnessed a brief commotion as some protesters attempted to obstruct the police action.
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