Delhi police used tear gas and lathi charges to disperse thousands of Cockroach Janta Party protesters on Monday [1], [2].
The clash marks a significant escalation in tensions between student-led political movements and law enforcement in the capital. The demonstration focused on demands for accountability regarding recent student deaths and an alleged paper leak [1], [3].
The "Chalo Sansad" march took place in central Delhi near the Parliament building [1]. According to reports, the situation turned violent as police forces moved to clear the crowd [1]. Officers deployed tear gas and carried out a lathi charge to push back the demonstrators [1], [4].
Authorities detained several people during the operation, including the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, Abhijeet Dipke [1], [3]. The party later shared videos of the encounter, describing the police actions as an assault on peaceful protesters and citing instances of stone pelting [3].
Thousands of participants had gathered for the march [2]. The group sought a formal response from government officials regarding the integrity of examination processes, and the safety of students [1], [3].
Police officials did not provide a detailed statement on the specific trigger for the lathi charge, but the operation resulted in multiple detentions to maintain order in the high-security zone surrounding the Parliament [1].
“Delhi police used tear gas and lathi charges to disperse thousands of Cockroach Janta Party protesters”
The detention of Abhijeet Dipke and the use of force against the Cockroach Janta Party highlight the growing friction between the Indian state and youth-led political movements. By targeting the Parliament building, the protesters attempted to elevate local grievances—specifically exam leaks and student welfare—into a national political crisis, prompting a high-security response from Delhi police.
