CJP protesters march on Parliament, face tear gas, lathicharge, barricading
Chaotic scenes erupted across central Delhi on Monday as security forces fired tear gas shells, resorted to lathi charges, and deployed anti-riot vehicles after protesters
Chaotic scenes erupted across central Delhi on Monday as security forces fired tear gas shells, resorted to lathi charges, and deployed anti-riot vehicles after protesters participating in the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) march to Parliament attempted to breach security barricades. Protesters and police clashed at multiple locations, including Jantar Mantar, Rail Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan and parts of Janpath, as thousands of demonstrators converged on the national capital amid heavy security arrangements in the high-security zone surrounding Parliament.
Read Full Story Visuals from Rail Bhawan showed tense scenes with large crowds of protesters facing heavy police deployment. Authorities repeatedly made announcements asking demonstrators to disperse before firing tear gas after sections of the crowd attempted to push through barricades. Security personnel later intensified crowd-control measures to prevent protesters from advancing.
Anti-riot vehicles were deployed at key junctions as security forces sought to contain the march and stop demonstrators from moving towards Parliament. The South Gate entry to the Parliament for vehicles was closed as part of the security arrangements, triggering traffic disruptions across parts of central Delhi.
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