CJP Protest Violence: Stone-Pelting Continued For Nearly A Week After Parliament March, Say Officials
CJP Protest Violence: Stone-Pelting Continued For Nearly A Week After Parliament March, Say Officials Published By, Last Updated: August 02, 2026, 10:30 IST Protective equipment
CJP Protest Violence: Stone-Pelting Continued For Nearly A Week After Parliament March, Say Officials Published By, Last Updated: August 02, 2026, 10:30 IST Protective equipment reported damaged or missing included 355 helmets, 285 body protectors, 54 shields, 10 torches, 24 first-aid boxes and 12 blankets. Rapid Read Officials further said that police personnel were assaulted, police vehicles were damaged, and some protesters snatched and damaged the footwear of security personnel. (File image: PTI) Stone-pelting incidents allegedly involving protesters and political activists of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued in central Delhi for over six days, but police exercised restraint to prevent further escalation, according to security officials familiar with the developments. The officials shared details of the locations that emerged as flashpoints during the protests over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, along with information about government property that was damaged or went missing. HT accessed the list. According to the officials, a section of people with political interests and certain political parties entered the gathering of genuine students at Jantar Mantar and allegedly triggered violence. The situation escalated on July 20 during the CJP’s march towards Parliament, when the House was in session.
Clashes broke out, following which police used a cane charge and tear gas amid allegations of excessive force. Security officials said the police action should not be viewed separately, claiming it followed repeated warnings against aggressive behaviour, including stone-pelting and attempts to break barricades in a high-security area. The officials said incidents of stone-pelting continued even after the violence during the Parliament march and lasted until July 25, when the CJP called off its protest after the government accepted its demands, including the resignation of then education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. They added that police managed the situation without further escalation due to the sensitivity of the issue. According to a document accessed by HT, the protest-related flashpoints were spread across a nearly 2-kilometre area around Parliament, covering important roads and intersections rather than being restricted to one location. The places where incidents were reported included Gol Dak Khana, Tolstoy-Janpath Crossing (Restaurant Corridor and Parking), the Rafi Marg barricade near Rail Bhawan, Jantar Mantar, Outer Circle near the LIC Building in Connaught Place, several points along the Tolstoy-Sansad Marg corridor, Sansad Marg near the SBI Building, Raisina Road near the Press Club of India, and the Regal Building area towards the Sansad Marg-Tolstoy red light.
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