Delhi Police likely to withdraw FIRs as agitation ends, says DCP
Delhi Police are expected to withdraw FIRs against protesters following the end of the 36-day Cockroach Janta Party agitation. While the protest has concluded, police continue to investigate various charges and have noted the role of AI-generated disinformation during the event.
Why it matters
The resolution of the protest and the police response highlight the intersection of civil unrest, digital disinformation, and law enforcement tactics.
Following the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) decision to call off its 36-day Jantar Mantar protest, Delhi Police is likely to withdraw all FIRs registered in connection with the agitation, officials said on Saturday.
“The official communication is yet to come, but the FIRs are likely to be withdrawn now,” said Sachin Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi. The officer, however, refused to comment on the alleged use of excessive force during the July 20 Parliament protest march, the identification of police officers who were in plainclothes and without badges, and allegations that women were harassed on that day.
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