What Happened at Jantar Mantar? Shocking Video Reveals Police Warnings Before Protest Chaos

A viral video has emerged showing Delhi Police officers warning CJP leaders about potential crowd control issues ahead of the 'Sansad Chalo' protest. The footage reveals concerns over the lack of volunteers to manage the anticipated large turnout. The protest, which escalated into violence, resulted in injuries to numerous police personnel and protesters. Following the incident, significant political developments occurred, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the CJP's decision to end their long-standing protest. This article delves into the details of the video and the events that unfolded.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 3, 2026, 17:41 IST

Police Concerns Before Protest Erupts

New Delhi: A recently surfaced video, reportedly filmed at Jantar Mantar just a day prior to the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' protest on July 20, shows senior officers from the Delhi Police urging event organizers to ensure proper crowd management as the expected turnout grew.

The viral footage features a discussion between New Delhi's Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sachin Sharma, Joint Commissioner of Police, Deepak Purohit, and representatives from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including Saurav Das.

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The officers voiced their worries regarding the lack of volunteers at the protest site, especially given the anticipated large crowd. One officer was heard suggesting that the organizers should recruit volunteers to help manage the attendees.

According to police sources, they had repeatedly warned the CJP about the potential chaos that could arise from insufficient crowd control measures as more people arrived.

A senior police official, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that they had reached out to the CJP, urging them to take charge of the crowd and uphold public order.

The CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' protest in New Delhi escalated into violence, resulting in injuries to 118 police officers, including several senior and female officers, along with around 60 protesters.

Nevertheless, the situation led to a significant political development on July 25, when the CJP decided to end its 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar regarding the NEET issue, following the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, claiming that the government had finally met all their demands.