Delhi Police File Multiple FIRs After CJP Protest Turns Violent

The Delhi Police Tuesday lodged five FIRs over alleged violence and vandalism of vehicles during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march near Regal Cinema at the Connaught Place area on Monday, according to ANI. The complaints have been filed against 'unidentified individuals'.

The complaints comes a day after administration reported injuries to more than 118 police personnel, including several senior officers, along with detainment of 70 protesters on Monday. CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' protest march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament turned violent in the New Delhi area, with police resorting to baton-charge and tear gas shells to disperse the protestors.

Delhi Police told the agency more FIRs are likely to be registered as accused are being identified with the help of CCTV footage.

One FIR has been registered regarding flying a drone without permission in the New Delhi district area during the Parliament session.

Another FIR has been registered concerning a conspiracy hatched for violence, in which several crucial pieces of evidence have come to light during the police investigation.

Two FIRs have been registered in cases involving obstructing government work, assaulting police personnel, and damaging property.

FIR in Parliament Street police station has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, the Arms Act, 1959, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act (PDPP Act), Section 223(b) BNS – Disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant or obstruction of government work.

Complaints filed by the Delhi Police allege that the accused unlawfully gathered and disrupted public order, obstructed government work, engaged in violent activities, and damaged public property.

Delhi Police released a statement accusing protesters of displaying "unruly, aggressive and violent behaviour" during the CJP protest and attacking security personnel, damaging government vehicles and public property.

"During today's protest by CJP in the New Delhi area, the protesters displayed unruly, aggressive and violent behaviour. Despite repeated warnings and lawful directions issued by the police, they refused to disperse and deliberately violated the prohibitory orders in force," the police said in the statement.

"During the scuffle, around 60 protesters were also reported to get injured. The medico-legal examination (MLC) of the remaining injured police personnel is underway," the statement added.

According to the police, the youth protestors also caused extensive damage to public property.

"The violent mob also caused extensive damage to public property. Around 15 to 20 government vehicles, along with other government property, were vandalised during the incident," it added.

Meanwhile, CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke continued his protest at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday.

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory

The Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory on Tuesday, warning of traffic restrictions and diversions in view of demonstration, protest or rallies at Kishan Ghat.

It advised commuters to avoid the affected routes around Satyagrah Marg, Velodrome Road, Rajghat DTC Depot Road and adjoining areas. "Those travelling to the Airport or Railway Stations are requested to plan their journeys well in advance," it said.