New Delhi: Commuters across the national capital faced disruptions on Thursday as authorities closed 16 Delhi Metro stations amid heightened security arrangements linked to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar. The stations were shut from 7:30 am and will remain closed until further instructions, according to the latest service update. The move comes as the...
The ongoing controversy surrounding the Campaign for Judicial Protection (CJP) protest in Delhi has drawn attention to Rapid Action Force (RAF) officer Sonia Sehrawat, whose name has emerged in connection with the events surrounding the demonstration and the subsequent clashes. The controversy has intensified following incidents of violence reported during the protest in the Connaught...
The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed strong political protests on Tuesday as opposition Members of Parliament staged a coordinated demonstration, observing what they described as a “Black Day” to protest alleged police brutality against student demonstrators in the national capital. The protest intensified political tensions between the ruling government and opposition parties, with lawmakers accusing...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking immediate judicial intervention against the alleged police action on student protesters participating in the Citizens’ Justice Platform (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The bench advised the petitioners to follow the regular judicial process instead of seeking an...
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has strongly criticized the police response to students protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, describing the alleged use of force against demonstrators as deeply disturbing. His remarks came after videos and reports emerged showing police personnel attempting to disperse students participating in a protest linked to the Chhatra Jan Panchayat (CJP), triggering...
The Centre has ordered the deployment of 20 additional companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the national capital amid ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demonstrations by political groups and the continuing Monsoon Session of Parliament. The additional security personnel are being moved from West Bengal to Delhi following directions...
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced a dedicated helpline to assist protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), offering legal and medical support to those injured during recent demonstrations and to families of individuals who have been detained. AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made the announcement during a...
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday strongly criticised the government’s handling of a student protest in New Delhi, questioning why young people demanding action over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak were met with police force. Kharge raised the issue during the opening day of the Monsoon Session...
The Delhi Police have registered four criminal cases following the violence and clashes that broke out during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march towards Parliament, with investigators preparing to file two additional cases, officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The cases have been filed in connection with several alleged offences reported during Monday’s...
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will not attempt another march towards Parliament, its founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Monday, following a tense protest in the national capital that he alleged resulted in injuries to several young demonstrators. Dipke said the organisation would continue its protest but would avoid another attempt to march to Parliament, citing...