Delhi Police Use Baton Charges to Stop CJP Protesters

Police and Rapid Action Force personnel used lathis to disperse protesters attempting to march toward Parliament in New Delhi on Monday [1, 2].

The clash highlights the growing tension between student-led advocacy groups and security forces over national examination reforms. The CJP's "Chalo Sansad" march represents a coordinated effort to bring systemic grievances directly to the seat of government.

Protesters gathered near Jantar Mantar before attempting to move toward Parliament [1, 2]. Security forces intervened with baton charges to stop the crowd from advancing despite the presence of prohibitory orders [1, 2]. The Rapid Action Force was deployed alongside local police to manage the crowd and prevent the march from reaching its destination ^[2].

Reports from the scene indicate that the use of lathis was employed to break the momentum of the march and clear the area [1, 2]. However, the accounts of the encounter are contested. While reports from the ground describe police using batons to disperse the crowd, the Delhi Police said a lathi charge did not take place ^[2].

The CJP organizers said the march was intended to press for specific reforms regarding the examination system. Protesters said their presence at Parliament was necessary to ensure their demands were heard by lawmakers [1, 2].

Security personnel said the prohibitory orders were in place to ensure public order, and safety in the high-security zone surrounding the capital's legislative buildings [1, 2]. The confrontation ended as the crowd was pushed back from the restricted perimeter.