- CJP founder claimed girl critically injured during alleged lathicharge.
- Thousands protested at Jantar Mantar; police denied excessive force.
- Police cleared protest site, but 100 protesters remained.
- Sit-in continued Tuesday with heavy security, more students.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has claimed that a girl was critically injured during the alleged lathicharge by Delhi Police on protesters at Jantar Mantar on Monday.
According to Dipke, the injured girl is undergoing treatment at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. He questioned the police’s handling of the protest and accused officers of using excessive force against students.
He also apologised to all the protestors, especially girls, who were subjected to lathi-charge, saying the organisers could have done better to protect them.
“To protect one Dharmendra Pradhan, who is responsible for the deaths of more than 20 students, the Govt was willing to spill the blood of many more young students,” Dipke said in a post on X. He said he personally wanted to speak with the injured protestors and urged them to reach out to him.
Thousands of people gathered at Jantar Mantar on Monday in response to the CJP’s ‘Sansad Chalo’ march, demanding accountability from the Centre over alleged examination paper leaks. Visuals shared from the protest site appeared to show Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel using batons against demonstrators. However, Delhi Police denied allegations of violence and said the protest was being managed professionally.
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Police Clear Protest Site After Demonstrations Intensify
According to information available, Delhi Police began clearing the protest site at around 4 p.m. on Monday after the demonstration turned aggressive. Officers gradually removed protesters from the designated protest area at Jantar Mantar.
Despite the clearance operation, around 100 CJP protesters were still present at the site as of 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Protesters had once again set up a stage, indicating their intention to continue the agitation.
The sit-in entered its second day with demonstrators refusing to leave the venue despite the heavy security presence.
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Heavy Security Remains In Place At Jantar Mantar
Reports said CJP protesters continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday while Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel remained deployed across the area as a precautionary measure.
Security arrangements were strengthened following the developments during Monday’s ‘Sansad Chalo’ march. Police and paramilitary forces have been stationed at the protest venue since early Tuesday morning to prevent any untoward incidents.
Students continued to arrive at the protest site even as security remained heightened, reflecting ongoing participation in the demonstration.
