Tear gas, stones, bottles: Video shows late-night clash during CJP protest in Delhi
Violent clashes occurred in Delhi between police and protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party during a demonstration regarding alleged NEET exam paper leaks. The incident involved stone-pelting, tear gas, and injuries to police personnel, leading to heightened tensions in the Connaught Place area.
Why it matters
The unrest highlights ongoing political and social instability surrounding high-stakes national education testing in India.
NEW DELHI: Fresh violence erupted during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest in the national capital on Wednesday evening, with an assistant commissioner of police (ACP) injured after miscreants allegedly attacked police personnel with stones and bottles in Connaught Place.According to Delhi Police, the incident took place around 8.30pm near Tolstoy Marg in Connaught Place, where protesters allegedly hurled stones and bottles at security personnel deployed in the area.ACP (Connaught Place) Vivek Bhagat sustained injuries in the attack and was rushed to Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital by senior officers.Police said the situation remained tense for a brief period before being brought under control, news agency ANI reported.The protest escalated after police allegedly carried out a lathi charge on students, followed by the use of tear gas.
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