More than 50 police personnel were injured after protesters stone-pelleted security forces during a 'Chalo Sansad' march in central Delhi [1].
The clashes highlight escalating tensions between the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and city authorities over the group's demands for parliamentary hearings. The violence disrupted key areas of the capital, including Parliament Street, Jantar Mantar, and the Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place [1, 2].
Delhi Police officials said the protesters were "unruly, aggressive and violent" during the confrontation [1]. The security forces reported that the group engaged in stone-pelting, which led to the injuries of more than 50 officers [1]. While some reports cited exactly 50 injuries, other records indicate the number exceeded that figure [1, 3].
Authorities detained over 100 people during the unrest [1]. A Delhi Police spokesperson said that despite repeated warnings and lawful directions, the protesters "refused to disperse and deliberately violated the prohibitory orders in force" [1]. The police department is now moving to register first-information reports following the violence [3].
The march was organized by the Cockroach Janta Party to ensure their grievances were heard in Parliament [2, 4]. Amid the chaos, some participants faced additional difficulties with local transportation, as auto-rickshaw drivers reportedly denied them rides [2].
Sonam Wangchuk, who has been associated with the protests, remained resolute despite the clashes. "I will continue my hunger strike," Wangchuk said [1].
“"Protesters were 'unruly, aggressive and violent'"”
The transition of the 'Chalo Sansad' march from a peaceful demonstration to a violent confrontation suggests a breakdown in communication between the Cockroach Janta Party and the government. The high number of detentions and injuries indicates a tightening of security in central Delhi, which may lead to stricter prohibitory orders for future political gatherings in the capital.
