CJP Protest Returns To Jantar Mantar; Over 70 Demonstrators Detained By Police
A day after Delhi Police cleared Jantar Mantar following violent clashes, CJP members have returned to the protest site late Monday night and resumed their agitation.
New Delhi: After hours of clashes and showdowns, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protesters have returned to the protest site, Jantar Mantar, and resumed their agitation. The Delhi Police so far have detained 70 people in connection with Monday's violence during the CJP protest march, official said.
Are protestors back at Jantar Mantar?
A day after Delhi Police cleared Jantar Mantar following violent clashes, CJP members have returned to the protest site late Monday night and resumed their agitation. Police allowed the protesters to gather peacefully but maintained a heavy security presence amid concerns over a possible march towards Parliament.
Around 200 supporters of CJP are still present at the protest site. Heavy police deployment remains in place at Jantar Mantar as authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
After the clashes on Monday, the protesters again reached Jantar Mantar, where they prepared temporary tents and stages and resumed their agitation.
What about Abhijeet Dipke?
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has continued his sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janata Party founder announced late on Monday night that the protesters would not back down from their plan to march towards Parliament and the protest at Jantar Mantar would continue.
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How many people are detained?
Delhi Police have detained 70 people in connection with Monday's violence during the CJP protest march. The police has started investigating the entire incident. CCTV footage and mobile video are being scrutinised. Officials said it is also being investigated whether the violence was part of some larger conspiracy. The process of registering several FIRs in relation to the incident is also going on.
Authorities said the action follows incidents of alleged stone pelting, vandalism and attacks on police personnel during the demonstration.
Did security increase at Jantar Mantar?
A large number of protesters remained standing at Jantar Mantar till late Monday night. Heavy police force was also deployed on the spot. Officials said that if another attempt is made to march to Parliament on Tuesday, security arrangements will remain as tight as before and barricades will be installed again
According to Delhi Police, over 118 police and paramilitary personnel, including 10 IPS and Delhi Police officers, were injured during Monday evening's clashes. Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar visited the injured personnel at the hospital and reviewed their condition.
