‘They Would Have Lynched Me’: Delhi Police Inspector Alleges Violent Assault During NEET Protest
‘They Would Have Lynched Me’: Delhi Police Inspector Alleges Violent Assault During NEET Protest Published By, Last Updated: July 26, 2026, 13:54 IST According to
‘They Would Have Lynched Me’: Delhi Police Inspector Alleges Violent Assault During NEET Protest Published By, Last Updated: July 26, 2026, 13:54 IST According to Inspector Nand Kishore, he was attacked by a group of stone-pelters and individuals allegedly involved in theft amid the chaos. Rapid Read Security personnel confront protesters during a march from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament. (File image: PTI) Delhi Police inspector, who alleged that he was assaulted while on duty during the NEET paper leak protest march near Parliament House, claimed that his life was at risk during the violence that broke out at the protest site. Inspector Nand Kishore, while speaking to CNN-News18, alleged that the situation escalated after protesters broke through the final police barricade and attempted to move towards Parliament.
According to Inspector Nand Kishore, he was attacked by a group of stone-pelters and individuals allegedly involved in theft amid the chaos. He claimed that had he not managed to leave the spot, the mob “would have lynched" him, adding that he feared for his life during the incident. The inspector said he intends to file a personal FIR, separate from the cases already registered against protesters, seeking accountability for the alleged attack on him. Nand Kishore further alleged that several security personnel, including members of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), were also attacked during the protest. He said the incident had a significant impact on his family after his daughter watched videos of the incident circulating on social media, making the experience deeply traumatic for them.
The inspector alleged that unruly elements had entered the protest and called for strict action against those responsible for the alleged violence against security personnel. The protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party intensified on July 20, after police used tear gas and carried out baton charges on tens of thousands of demonstrators attempting to march towards Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session. As the situation turned tense, protesters retaliated by allegedly pelting stones. Meanwhile, Delhi Police’s Facial Recognition System (FRS) has detected over 2,500 people with criminal records near the Jantar Mantar protest site, police sources said on Friday. Officials said the technology is not aimed at ordinary protesters but is being used to prevent anti-social elements from disrupting law and order.
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