CJP accuses Delhi Police of brutality, says protest will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

A day after clashes erupted during the Sansad Chalo march in the national capital Cockroach Janta Party CJP National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka accused Delhi Police of using excessive force against protesters and asserted that the agitation would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resignsHis remarks came as Delhi Police registered multiple FIRs against unidentified persons over alleged vandalism stonepelting and violence reported during Mondays protest in the Connaught Place and Parliament Street areasCJP alleges police used excessive forceAddressing the media on Tuesday Ranka claimed that police personnel resorted to the use of batons against protesters and alleged that several volunteers sustained serious injuries during the clashesIt was just the Police who used lathis Our youths were beaten up their heads cracked open they were dragged on streets Sonam sirs wife Gitanjali maams hair was pulled in order to drag her out of truckRibs of one of our volunteers was shattered We had never expected or seen such brutality Delhi Police crossed all limits yesterday Clearly they were given instructions to beat up people But this will further expand the protest More number of people will come to Delhi We will not move from here until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns Ranka saidWATCH Delhi On yesterdays protest march Cockroach Janta Party CJP National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka says It was just the Police who used lathis Our youths were beaten up their heads cracked open they were dragged on streets Sonam sirs wife Gitanjali maamshellip pictwittercom8yg6sHQ3Bzmdash ANI ANI July 21 2026Delhi Police has maintained that officers acted to control the situation after violence broke out during the protestRanka says talks with government remained inconclusiveRanka also referred to the meeting held between representatives of the protesters and government officials on Monday claiming that the discussions failed to produce any meaningful outcomeWe did not receive any response Five hours were wasted If the Government wants to talk to us they will now have to come here he saidThe protesters have been demanding action over issues related to the education sector and have indicated that their agitation will continue until their demands are addressedViolence erupts during Sansad Chalo marchThe protest witnessed clashes between demonstrators and security personnel in several parts of central Delhi on MondayAccording to Delhi Police more than 118 police personnel including several senior officers sustained injuries during the violence Police also alleged that protesters damaged police vehicles government property and attempted to breach security barricades Officials said around 60 protesters were also reported to have been injured during the confrontationAuthorities have initiated legal proceedings in connection with the incidents and an investigation is underwayDelhi Police register FIRs over alleged vandalismDelhi Police have registered FIRs against unidentified persons at the Parliament Street and Connaught Place police stations under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSAccording to police sources the cases relate to allegations of rioting vandalism damage to public property obstruction of public servants from discharging their duties and the alleged snatching of police protective equipment including jackets and helmets during the protestPolice further alleged that unidentified individuals vandalised police vehicles and pelted stones at police personnel near Regal Cinema in the Outer Circle of Connaught Place Officials said the investigation is ongoingPolice appeal for peace and caution against misinformationOn Monday Delhi Police released video footage that it said showed incidents of stonepelting in the Connaught Place area According to the police the footage showed a group of individuals allegedly throwing stones from behind police barricades or after moving close to the barricaded areaThe force appealed to protesters to remain peaceful and comply with lawful directions issued by officers on dutyAll participants are requested to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner refrain from indulging in any unlawful or violent activities and comply with the lawful directions issued by police officerspersonnel deployed on duty Delhi Police said in a post on XPolice also urged the public not to circulate rumours or unverified information related to the protestCitizens are requested to rely only on authentic sources of information and extend their cooperation to Delhi Police in maintaining peace harmony and public order the post added