A Delhi Police officer was injured by stone-pelting during a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 22, 2026 [3].
The incident underscores growing public anger over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam, reflecting a volatile atmosphere in the capital's central district.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Jai Parkash was struck in the forehead by a stone around 8:30 PM [2]. He sustained a minor fracture and received treatment at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital [1]. Some reports identified Parkash as an Additional Commissioner of Police, though other sources list him as an Assistant Commissioner [1].
The unrest occurred near Sansad Marg and Connaught Place in central Delhi [4]. The demonstration was organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which demanded government action regarding an alleged leak of the NEET exam paper [5].
Reports on the scale of the violence vary. Some sources said that five police personnel were injured during the clashes [4], while other reports focused specifically on the injuries to ACP Parkash [1]. The clashes erupted as the protest turned violent, leading to the use of tear gas and the suspension of internet services in the area [4].
Delhi Police managed the crowd as miscreants resorted to throwing stones at security forces [4]. The area around Jantar Mantar remains a frequent site for political demonstrations, but the intensity of this specific clash highlights the sensitivity of the national examination leak scandal [5].
“A Delhi Police officer was injured by stone-pelting during a protest at Jantar Mantar”
The escalation of the NEET paper leak protests into physical violence indicates a breakdown in trust between students, political activists, and the examination board. The injury of a high-ranking officer like ACP Jai Parkash may lead to stricter policing of the Jantar Mantar area and more aggressive measures to curb public demonstrations related to educational grievances.
