Delhi Police files FIR after stone pelting, govt vehicles vandalized at the hands of CJP protesters, details
Security has been stepped up in the aftermath of Monday"s violence during the "Sansad Chalo" march, which left over 118 police officers injured and resulted in damage to several police vehicles.
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On Tuesday, July 21, the Delhi Police registered an FIR against unidentified persons in connection with the violence, stone-pelting and vandalism reported during the "Sansad Chalo" protest near Regal Cinema in Connaught Place a day earlier.
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Police stated that sufficient measures are in place to maintain law and order and urged the public to cooperate with security forces and refrain from circulating rumors or unverified claims on social media. A senior police official noted that an investigation into Monday's violence is ongoing, and that those responsible for vandalism, attacks on police, and destruction of public property will face legal consequences.
The FIR comes after clashes erupted at the Outer Circle of Connaught Place, where protesters pelted stones at police personnel and damaged several police vehicles. According to a police source, investigators are examining CCTV footage, video recordings and other electronic evidence to identify those involved in the violence.
Meanwhile, security has been tightened across the national capital following the protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and farmers' groups. Heavy deployment of Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel has been made at sensitive locations to prevent any further unrest.
Security has been stepped up in the aftermath of Monday's violence during the "Sansad Chalo" march, which left over 118 police officers injured and resulted in damage to several police vehicles. Enhanced security measures are now in place across New Delhi, Central, North, South, South West, and South East districts, as well as other sensitive locations.
Several Delhi Police vehicles have been vandalised and shattered near CP, Janpath and Jantar Mantar by CJP protestors. pic.twitter.com/ub3DyeGWaX
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) July 20, 2026
Officials have set up multiple layers of barricades at critical points, increased vehicle inspections, and ramped up patrols throughout the city. Extra personnel have been stationed near key government buildings, busy intersections, and areas prone to protests.
‘Students’ peacefully toppling a police van and throwing stones and bricks.
— Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) July 21, 2026
All for the cause of education. #CJPProtest pic.twitter.com/rowOy8xI6M
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Police stated that sufficient measures are in place to maintain law and order and urged the public to cooperate with security forces and refrain from circulating rumors or unverified claims on social media. A senior police official noted that an investigation into Monday's violence is ongoing, and that those responsible for vandalism, attacks on police, and destruction of public property will face legal consequences.