Delhi Police says 2,873 people with criminal antecedents attended Jantar Mantar protests
Delhi Police has alleged that 2,873 men with criminal antecedents were present at the protest site during demonstrations over the alleged NEET paper leak between
Delhi Police has alleged that 2,873 men with criminal antecedents were present at the protest site during demonstrations over the alleged NEET paper leak between July 20 and July 25, with investigators using facial recognition technology and other technical methods to identify those in attendance. According to ANI report citing officials in the Delhi Police, authorities are examining whether the individuals were involved in violence, vandalism and attacks on security personnel during the agitation at Jantar Mantar and other parts of the national capital. The development comes as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which led the nationwide protests, demanded the withdrawal of all criminal cases against demonstrators and warned it would resume its agitation if the Centre failed to honour what it described as an agreed settlement. Delhi Police allege suspects were linked to serious criminal offences According to Delhi Police, many of those identified have been booked in serious criminal cases, including murder, sexual assault, crimes against minors, robbery and offences under the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Quick answers to key questions ā¢ 5 QUESTIONS 1 How did Delhi Police identify protesters with criminal antecedents during the Jantar Mantar protests? āµ Delhi Police used facial recognition technology and other technical methods to identify 2,873 individuals, of whom 989 were found to have criminal antecedents. 2 Why is the Cockroach Janta Party demanding the withdrawal of FIRs against protesters? āµ The CJP is demanding the withdrawal of FIRs as they claim it is part of an agreed settlement with the government, which included assurances against punitive actions during the protests.
3 What types of serious criminal offences were many identified protesters accused of? āµ Many identified protesters were alleged to be linked to serious offenses including murder, sexual assault, robbery, and violations of the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. 4 What are the potential consequences if the government does not honour the CJP's agreement? āµ If the government fails to honour the agreement, the CJP has warned it would resume its protests and escalate its agitation against the government. 5 How many protesters identified at the Jantar Mantar protests had extensive criminal records? āµ Among the identified protesters, reports indicated that 101 were booked for murder, with others linked to multiple cases of dacoity, robbery, and sexual assault. Delhi Police said the suspects were identified through the Facial Recognition System (FRS) and other technical means. āThe Delhi Police alleges 2873 men with criminal antecedents were present at the protest site between July 20th and July 25th. These criminals have been identified using the Facial Recognition System and through technical means. Police are investigating whether these men were involved in violence that broke out at Jantar Mantar, in and around New Delhi. These criminals are involved in heinous crimes like sexual assault, murder and crimes involving minors (POSCO). Some of these alleged criminals came back to the protest site repeatedly. These particular criminals have serious offences registered against them.ā Police officials said the inquiry remains ongoing and is focused on determining the role, if any, played by the identified individuals during the protests.
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