CJP protesters claim police crackdown, say they are denied access to activist Sonam Wangchuk
Protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party alleged a police crackdown after activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from a protest site at Jantar Mantar. Police stated the removal was for medical care in compliance with a High Court order, though protesters claim they were denied information regarding his location.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding civil liberties, protest rights, and the intersection of judicial orders with public activism.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its protesters alleged on Saturday (July 18, 2026) that there had been a police crackdown on them. They stated that they had not been informed of the whereabouts of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was forcibly removed by the Delhi Police from the Jantar Mantar protest site.
After reaching the protest site early in the morning, Delhi police climbed onto the dais at Jantar Mantar and put up a large white curtain around the stage before escorting Mr. Wangchuk out, leading to pushing and jostling between the protesters and the police.
The visuals from the site showed Mr. Wangchuk being escorted by police down from the dais. Police officers announced over loudspeakers that they were taking the activist to the hospital.
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