CJP protest: 6 FIRs by Delhi Police over violence; 'larger conspiracy' being probed as Nadda meets injured students
Delhi Police has registered six FIRs so far in connection with the alleged violence, vandalism and other incidents during the "Chalo Sansad" march organised by
Delhi Police has registered six FIRs so far in connection with the alleged violence, vandalism and other incidents during the "Chalo Sansad" march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and farmers' groups on July 20, news agency PTI said quoting sources. Police are likely to probe a 'larger and criminal conspiracy' behind the entire matter, the report said. The cases were registered at Parliament Street, Connaught Place and other police stations invoking multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Arms Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, it said. Stone-pelting near Regal Cinema Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What were the primary reasons behind the CJP-led protest in Delhi? ⌵ The CJP-led protest aimed to demand accountability for alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. 2 Why did the Delhi Police register multiple FIRs during the CJP protest? ⌵ Delhi Police registered multiple FIRs due to violence, vandalism, unlawful assembly, and disruptions caused during the protest, including stone-pelting at police personnel and damage to public property. 3 How did police respond to the protesters during the 'Chalo Sansad' march? ⌵ Police used tear gas and baton charges to disperse thousands of protesters trying to march towards Parliament, leading to several injuries among both police personnel and protesters.
4 What actions are being taken regarding the alleged conspiracy behind the protest violence? ⌵ Investigators are examining evidence, including CCTV footage and social media content, to identify individuals involved in the violence and are probing a possible larger criminal conspiracy. 5 Should students participating in protests be concerned about potential police action? ⌵ Yes, students should be aware of potential police action, as past protests have led to claims of excessive force and arrests, prompting calls for accountability from the government. One FIR was lodged in connection with the violence and stone-pelting near Regal Cinema at Connaught Place, while separate cases relate to unlawful assembly, unauthorised flying of a drone during the Parliament session and an alleged conspiracy behind the violence, a police source said. FIRs were also filed in connection with assault, taking the law into one's own hands and other related offences, he said. The FIR filed at the Parliament Street station was under BNS Sections 223(b) (disobedience of lawful orders); Section 221 (hindering public servants from imparting their duties); Section 132 (assault or use of criminal force against a public servant); Section 121(1) (unlawful assembly); Sections 189(3), 190, 191(2), 191(3) and 192 dealing with unlawful assembly, rioting and violence; Sections 324(5), 109(1), 125 and 3(5) relating to common intention; and Section 61(2) about criminal conspiracy, the PTI report said.
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