CJP march violence: 5 FIRs filed, police probe larger conspiracy

After violence broke out during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’s march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament, Delhi Police filed five First Information Reports (FIRs) on Tuesday. Police also began investigating whether the unrest was part of a larger plan to disrupt the city’s peace.

The FIRs were filed against unknown people at Parliament Street, Barakhamba, and Connaught Place police stations for rioting, damaging property, and assaulting public servants. Police said they will review CCTV footage and other electronic evidence to identify those involved. More FIRs could be filed if new details come up.

A senior police official said they have begun investigating whether the violence was part of a broader plan to disrupt peace and order in the city. The investigation is looking at all available evidence, including electronic records, to identify those responsible and determine what happened.

Police said clashes began on Monday when thousands of protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar and tried to march to Parliament, ignoring warnings. As they attempted to cross barricades near Parliament Street, Janpath, Shastri Bhawan, and Connaught Place, some protesters threw stones, damaged vehicles, and turned violent. Security forces used batons and tear gas to break up the crowd and stop the march.

According to police, more than 118 officers, including senior staff, were injured, and about 15 to 20 Government vehicles were damaged.

Around 70 protesters were detained at different locations. Hospital records showed about 60 protesters were also injured, and more than 170 people, including both protesters and police, were treated at hospitals like Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital for bruises, head injuries, and other wounds. One woman protester was reported to be in critical condition. Delhi Police shared videos showing alleged stone-pelting near Connaught Place. Officials said the police acted professionally to keep order and denied using too much force or assaulting anyone, including women protesters and people linked to hunger strikers.

The CJP and protesters accused the police of brutality, saying they used batons without reason, attacked peaceful demonstrators, and used too much force on students and women. They said several protesters, including women, were hurt and claimed that officials took down the protest stage at Jantar Mantar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the group would keep protesting, apologised to those who were injured, and promised better protection for future participants. Sonam Wangchuk said these events were why he would not stop the protest.

There are different stories about how the violence started. Police said protesters threw stones and shared videos as proof.

Some protesters said the stones were already at the site and claimed the clashes began because of police actions. Police also said stones appeared to come from both sides in some places, and the investigation will determine what really happened.

After the incidents, Delhi Police filed five FIRs on Tuesday against unknown people. The cases registered at Parliament Street, Barakhamba, and Connaught Place police stations include charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rioting, stone-pelting, vandalism, property damage, and assaulting or obstructing public servants. More cases may be filed if needed, sources said.

The CJP is calling for education reforms and an investigation into alleged police excesses, while officials are focused on maintaining public order and investigating illegal acts during the march. The investigation into Monday’s violence and any possible conspiracy is still going on. Police have asked people not to share unverified information and to help keep the peace.

The CJP is a satirical youth group founded by Abhijeet Dipke. Since early June 2026, they have protested at Jantar Mantar with student groups over exam paper leaks, grading issues, and student deaths linked to academic stress. Their demands include the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, greater accountability from officials, and compensation for affected families.