Delhi Police have pressed charges including attempt to murder, rioting, and assault against protestors involved in the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20. The police registered 15 cases related to the protest, which saw demonstrators attempting to breach Parliament security and assaulting police personnel, according to a first information report accessed by Hindustan Times and reported by livemint.com.
The FIR accuses the protestors of assaulting a public servant and obstructing them from performing their duties during the march. The protest, which gained significant online attention, led to heightened security measures by Delhi Police, including the welding of extra barricades with chains. Following the events, the Delhi Police issued a fresh traffic advisory on July 25, urging commuters to avoid the New Delhi area due to heavy crowds and traffic congestion amid ongoing student protests related to an alleged NEET paper leak, as reported by livemint.com.
This development comes amid broader unrest linked to student protests in the capital, with the CJP march marking a significant flashpoint. The charges of attempt to murder and rioting underscore the severity with which authorities are treating the events of July 20. The reopening of metro entry gates at key stations such as Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat was also noted, indicating attempts to restore normalcy in the area after the protests, according to livemint.com.
Delhi Police's registration of 15 cases related to the CJP march and the issuance of fresh traffic advisories highlight ongoing tensions in the capital. The next official update on the legal proceedings or police actions related to these cases is awaited, with authorities maintaining heightened security in the New Delhi area.