Delhi Police used lathi-charges and tear gas to disperse Cockroach Janata Party protesters near Sansad Marg on Monday [1].
The clashes highlight escalating tensions between the CJP and government authorities over demands for justice, a conflict that disrupted the heart of the capital.
The Cockroach Janata Party staged the march to demand redress over a perceived miscarriage of justice [2]. The demonstration began in the Jantar Mantar area before moving toward Parliament [3]. Police intervened to prevent a security breach and maintain order as the crowd advanced [2].
Violence erupted during the confrontation, resulting in injuries to more than 50 police officers [1]. Several police vehicles were also damaged during the unrest [1]. Authorities used batons and chemical irritants to push the crowd back from the secure zone near Sansad Marg [3].
To manage the security situation and restrict movement into the protest zone, officials closed five metro stations [3]. The closures aimed to mitigate the number of people entering the area during the height of the clashes.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said that party member Abhijeet Dipke was not detained by the Delhi Police during the events [4]. The party continues to advocate for its legal grievances despite the police response.
“Delhi Police used lathi-charges and tear gas to disperse Cockroach Janata Party protesters”
The scale of the police response and the resulting injuries to officers suggest a significant breakdown in communication between the CJP and city authorities. By closing multiple metro stations and deploying tear gas, the state demonstrated a priority for security over the right to assembly in the sensitive parliamentary zone.
