Stone-pelting by CJP protesters happened even after Parliament march violence: Officials
The violence by protesters was contained with enforcement agencies exercising restraint despite servere aggravation.
Stone-pelting protests by protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) persisted for over six days in Delhi, despite clashes with police during a parliamentary march, according to security officials. The officials provided details about the locations where the violence occurred and the damages caused to government properties.
The flashpoints were found within a 2-km radius around key roads near Parliament, with the most affected area being the Rafi Marg barricade near Rail Bhawan. The document highlights the involvement of individuals with political motivations in inciting the unrest, even after the Parliament march turned violent on July 20. Police response was described as restrained, with no escalation in the violence, as the protests concluded on July 25 following the acceptance of the protesters' demands, including the resignation of the education minister.
The list also documented the damage to and loss of government property, with 110 barricades and 171 ropes missing or destroyed, along with various types of operational equipment and protective gear. Additionally, 29 official vehicles were affected, and 244 police personnel and 209 civilians sustained injuries.
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