Delhi police register 5 FIRs over alleged vandalism, stone-pelting during CJP protest

NEW DELHI: The Delhi police have registered five FIRs so far in connection with alleged violence, stone-pelting and vandalism during Monday’s protest at Jantar Mantar. According to police sources, more cases could be registered as efforts are under way to identify those involved through video footage.

The officials have registered FIRs at the Parliament Street and Connaught Place police stations under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including rioting in connection with incidents involving violence, vandalism, damage to public property, obstruction of government employees in the discharge of their duties, and the snatching of police gear such as jackets and helmets during the protest at Jantar Mantar, the sources said.

Real face of CJP “protesters” exposed.

Vandals destroyed a Delhi Police vehicle, looted safety gear inside, and proudly took selfies while rampaging.

This is not student activism it’s pure hooliganism and anarchy.#CJPProtest #DelhiPolice #ParliamentMarch #BreakingNews… pic.twitter.com/HIvmOuZ66C

— GarudEyeIntel | OSINT (@GarudEyeIntel) July 21, 2026

According to police, miscreants allegedly vandalised police vehicles and pelted stones at a police team near Regal Cinema in the Outer Circle of Connaught Place. Further investigation into the incident is under way. Police said more FIRs could be registered in connection with the incidents, adding that efforts are currently underway to identify the accused using video footage.

The Delhi Police investigation is now primarily based on video footage. Sources sat, the Delhi Police has more than 250 videos, including mobile phone clips, CCTV footage, drone footage, and police body camera footage. Based on these videos, the Delhi Police is identifying the miscreants involved in the protest. The investigation will also focus on determining whether any of the miscreants have a prior criminal record.

Several Delhi Police Vehicles Vandalised and Damaged near Connaught Place, Janpath and Jantar Mantar by CJP workers.

CJP Cockroaches are now Vandalising public property.

No Genuine NEET Students would ever Indulge in such Violence and Destruction.#संसद_मार्च #CJPProtest… pic.twitter.com/E1hSDpKcUz

— NIRAJ MALHOTRA (@nirajmalhotra) July 20, 2026

The police will also investigate whether those involved in Monday’s violence had reached Jantar Mantar as part of a pre-planned conspiracy. The police are also investigating whether the individuals who engaged in stone-pelting, vandalism, and attacks on police vehicles and personnel during the CJP’s Parliament march on March 20 were carrying out the violence in an organized manner. The police probe also includes whether WhatsApp or Telegram groups were created to mobilize people before the violence occurred in New Delhi.

On Monday, the police released footage showing stone-pelting in the Connaught Place area. In the video, a group of youth was seen pelting stones from behind police barricades or by stepping close to them. The police appealed to all protesters to maintain peace, exercise restraint and cooperate with the police in ensuring peace and public order.

The CJP’s protest over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak intensified on Monday, with a party delegation meeting Union Health Minister JP Nadda to press its demands, even as a march towards Parliament turned violent. (ANI)