22 July,2026 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Police maintained a security presence in Dadar area. Pic/Atul Kamble
Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that around 1,500 people had gathered at Shivaji Park and 200 protesters were detained from the spot.
"200 protesters were detained during a demonstration at Shivaji Park in Dadar on Wednesday," said a police official.
The protests in support of Cockroach Janta Party's agitation at Jantar Mantar in Delhi over issues related to the NEET examination paper leak have continued in Dadar area of Central Mumbai.
The protesters have been demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
According to the police, the supporters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other organisations gathered at the venue without obtaining the required permission for the protest.
Police said that after the initial detentions, around 1,500 protesters gathered at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
The crowd that had gathered allegedly without legal permissions was later dispersed peacefully by police personnel, with officials stating that further action would be taken according to the law.
The demonstration was organised over alleged irregularities linked to the NEET examination and included demands for greater transparency, reforms in the education system and resignation of education minister.
Mumbai Police maintained a security presence at Shivaji Park to manage the gathering and prevent any disruption.
Officials said the situation remained under control and that legal procedures would be followed against those involved in the protest.
Around 200 protesters were detained by Chembur Police on Wednesday after a demonstration was held in violation of prohibitory orders at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Garden Chowk, a senior police official said.
According to police, around 700-800 protesters gathered at the location at around 1 pm and staged a demonstration despite restrictions in place.
Police officials said that they tried to peacefully explain the situation to the protesters and asked them to leave the area. Following the instructions, the crowd dispersed.
However, around 200 individuals were separated from the gathering and taken into custody by police.
The official said that the legal proceedings have been initiated against the protesters for allegedly violating prohibitory orders and other applicable sections of law.
