CJP protest: 6 FIRs from Delhi Police over violence; A “larger conspiracy” is investigated when Nadda meets the injured students | Today’s news

The Delhi Police has so far registered six FIRs in connection with alleged violence, vandalism and other incidents during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and farmers’ groups on July 20, PTI news agency reported citing sources.

Police are likely to investigate a “larger and criminal conspiracy” behind the matter, the report said.

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Cases were registered at Parliament Street, Connaught Place and other police stations citing numerous provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Arms Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.

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The protest led by the CJP aimed to demand accountability for the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Delhi Police registered several FIRs for violence, vandalism, illegal assembly and disturbances caused during the protest, including stone pelting on police personnel and damage to public property.

Police used tear gas and batons to disperse thousands of protesters who tried to march towards Parliament, leading to several injuries among police personnel and protesters.

Investigators are examining evidence, including CCTV footage and social media content, to identify those involved in the violence and look into a possible larger criminal conspiracy.

Yes, students should be aware of potential police action, as past protests have led to claims of excessive force and arrests, prompting calls for government accountability.

One FIR has been filed in connection with violence and stone-pelting near Regal Cinema in Connaught Place, while separate cases relate to illegal assembly, unauthorized drone flying during Parliament session and alleged conspiracy to commit violence, a police source said.

FIRs have also been lodged in connection with assault, taking law into one’s own hands and other related offences, he said.

The FIR lodged at the Parliament Street station was under BNS Section 223(b) (disobeying lawful orders); § 221 (obstructing civil servants in the performance of their duties); Section 132 (assault or use of criminal force against public servant); § 121 paragraph 1 (unauthorized assembly); Sections 189(3), 190, 191(2), 191(3) and 192 dealing with unlawful assembly, disorderly conduct and violence; § 324 paragraph 5, 109 paragraph 1, 125 and 3 paragraph 5 relating to common intention; and Section 61(2) on criminal conspiracy, a PTI report said.

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Earlier, the police said mMore than 118 police officers, including several senior officers, were injured during the march on Monday, and around 70 protesters were detained.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda met the injured at a Delhi hospital on Tuesday.

Delhi Police issued a statement referencing the figures and their account, accusing protesters of exhibiting “unruly, aggressive and violent behavior” during the protest and attacking security personnel, damaging government vehicles and public property.

Thousands of students protested on the streets of central Delhi on Monday in support of the CJP’s march towards Parliament, with several confrontations breaking out between protesters and police.

CJP is still protesting at Jantar Mantar, while Sonam Wangchuk, who was on strike in support of the demands, is in Medanta Hospital. Congress leaders led by Rahul Gandhi staged an unprecedented sit-in protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on Tuesday over student issues. Rahul, Priyanka and other leaders were detained and later released.

Students of CJP and Congress parties are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Law on damage to public property

The FIR also refers to the provisions of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.

According to the FIR, the accused persons are alleged to have formed an unlawful assembly, disturbed public order, obstructed public servants in the discharge of their duties, committed violence and damaged public property.

During the protest, protesters allegedly pelted stones at police personnel and damaged several police vehicles deployed in the area, he said.

Investigators are examining CCTV footage, drone footage, mobile phone videos and other electronic evidence to identify those involved in the violence. They are also analyzing social media content and other digital material as part of the investigation, the sources said.

Investigators claimed that the FIR related to the alleged conspiracy to commit violence was registered after gathering several crucial pieces of evidence indicating planning behind the riots, a police source said.

In connection with the unauthorized flying of a drone in a New Delhi district during the Parliament session, the Delhi Police had earlier said that it was verifying the authenticity of the footage and investigating possible violations of applicable drone regulations.

Security has been beefed up across the capital following Monday’s clashes, in which Delhi Police said more than 118 personnel were injured and more than 20 police vehicles were damaged.

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Multi-layered barricades have been erected at strategic locations, vehicle checks have been stepped up, and additional police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed at sensitive locations, key government facilities and major intersections.

Action will be taken after the investigation is completed, a senior officer said.

Action will be taken after the investigation is completed, a senior officer said.