What Sparked the Police Baton Charge on CJP Protesters Near Parliament?

Tensions escalated near Parliament in New Delhi as police resorted to a baton charge against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters attempting to breach barricades. The incident, which occurred around 11:25 AM, resulted in minor injuries to both protesters and police. Reports suggest that several individuals were detained, while police officials maintained a significant presence to uphold order. Deputy Commissioner Sachin Sharma stated that no force had been used against the demonstrators. Read on for more details about this unfolding situation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 20, 2026, 12:54 IST

Police Action Against CJP Protesters

New Delhi: A baton charge was executed by law enforcement near Parliament Street as thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters allegedly attempted to breach barricades while heading towards Parliament on Monday.

Around 11:25 AM, demonstrators tried to push past several barricades set up in the high-security area, according to reports.

This led to a tense situation where both protesters and police officers experienced minor injuries.

Sources indicate that approximately 10 to 15 protesters were detained during the incident.

To ensure public safety and prevent the crowd from advancing towards Parliament, a significant number of uniformed police, along with plainclothes officers, were deployed in the vicinity.

However, New Delhi's Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sachin Sharma, claimed that no Delhi Police personnel had used force against the protesters up to that point.