Protesters were 'unruly, aggressive and violent': Delhi Police on CJP protest
Delhi Police have accused protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party of violence and vandalism during a march toward the parliament. The police reported over 100 injuries among their personnel and have initiated legal action against the demonstrators.
Why it matters
The incident highlights escalating tensions between protest groups and law enforcement, raising concerns about public order and civil rights in India.
The Delhi Police said on Monday that the protesters in the Cockroach Janta Party march to the parliament were “unruly, aggressive and violent” as the Abhijeet Dipke-led outfit alleged brutality from the cops.The CJP claimed that women and children were assaulted as the Delhi Police charged at demonstrators with wooden batons throughout the day to keep them from marching to the parliament.According to a police statement, despite repeated warnings and lawful directions, the protesters “refused to disperse and deliberately violated the prohibitory orders in force”.
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