A massive Cockroach Janata Party protest erupted in Delhi over the alleged assault of Sanjay Kumar, father of CJP activist Nishu Azad, during a protest at Jantar Mantar. CJP supporters marched to the Parliament Street police station demanding action against influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj after a viral clip circulated in which he was seen claiming he had “cracked the skull” of Nishu Azad’s father. CJP leaders are demanding Bharadwaj’s arrest and have called for an attempt-to-murder case. Delhi Police, however, has given a different version, saying Sanjay Kumar suffered a minor injury during a scuffle and that a case was registered on his complaint. Bharadwaj has defended his actions, saying the incident was self-defence and claiming he was surrounded by 10–15 people. He has also disputed the viral clip being circulated online.

Pakistan has been rocked by another deadly terror attack after a suicide bomber struck a peace rally near Kabal Police Station in the country's northwestern Swat Valley, turning a demonstration against militancy into a scene of devastation. According to officials, 19 people, including six police officers, were killed, while at least 55 others sustained injuries in one of the deadliest attacks to hit the region in recent months. The rally had been organised to promote peace and condemn militant violence when the explosion ripped through the gathering. Authorities say the suicide bomber allegedly attempted to breach Kabal Police Station before being intercepted by security personnel, detonating explosives near the rally. Investigators have recovered human remains believed to belong to the suspected attacker as forensic teams continue examining the blast site. WATCH