Indore police get complaint seeking FIR against CJP founder over NEET protest lathi charge
Synopsis
A complaint filed in Indore — invoking the POCSO Act — has sought an FIR against CJP founder Abhijit Dipke over the alleged injury of a 12-year-old girl during a Delhi Police lathi charge at the Jantar Mantar NEET protest on 20 July. The cross-jurisdictional filing adds a new legal dimension to an already volatile controversy.
Key Takeaways
Indore police received a written complaint on 13 August seeking an FIR against CJP founder Abhijit Dipke and other members.
Complainant Faizan Ansari alleged a 12-year-old girl was injured during a Delhi Police lathi charge at Jantar Mantar on 20 July .
The complaint invokes the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act , which allows filing in any jurisdiction.
The protest was organised over the NEET paper leak controversy and included minors, according to the complainant.
No FIR had been registered as of reporting; police said further action depends on examination of the complaint and submitted material.
Indore police have received a written complaint seeking registration of an FIR against Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke and other members over an alleged incident in which a minor was injured during a Delhi Police lathi charge on protesters at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. The complaint, filed on 13 August, relates to a NEET paper leak protest held on 20 July at the same venue.
The Complaint and Who Filed It
The complainant, identified as Faizan Ansari, submitted a written application to Indore police and recorded his statement before officers. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajesh Dandotya confirmed the development, saying: 'A person named Faizan Ansari had come in this matter. During his visit, a complaint was filed, and he provided a statement regarding the protest that had taken place. Based on his statement, an application was submitted.'
Ansari has alleged that a 12-year-old girl sustained an injury to her private parts during the police lathi charge on students at the protest. He has invoked provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and sought an FIR against Dipke and other named members.
What Ansari Alleged
Speaking to reporters, Ansari stated: 'On July 20, a protest was held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, which was organised by the founder of CJP, Abhijit Dipke. Minors, including children, were also present there. During the lathi-charge, a 12-year-old girl sustained an injury to her private parts. Regarding this, I would like to mention the POCSO Act. It is an Indian law under which, if a crime occurs anywhere, a complaint can be filed anywhere.'
Notably, the complaint has been filed in Indore — not Delhi — citing the POCSO Act's provision allowing complaints to be registered at any jurisdiction.
Background: The Jantar Mantar Protest
The demonstration on 20 July at Jantar Mantar was organised in response to the NEET paper leak controversy, which had triggered widespread student protests across India. Students and supporters gathered at the site, and the event subsequently witnessed a police lathi charge, following which allegations of excessive force against protesters — including minors — began to surface.
This complaint is among several legal and political flashpoints that have emerged in the aftermath of the NEET paper leak controversy, which has embroiled the National Testing Agency (NTA) and drawn scrutiny from the Supreme Court.
What Happens Next
According to police, further action will depend on an examination of the complaint and other material submitted in the matter. No FIR had been registered as of the time of reporting. The Indore police's decision on whether to act on the application or forward it to the appropriate jurisdiction will be closely watched, given the sensitive nature of the POCSO invocation and the involvement of a minor.
Point of View
And its merit will hinge entirely on what evidence Ansari has submitted. The invocation of POCSO is serious: if substantiated, it shifts the legal burden considerably. But the complaint also arrives at a politically charged moment, with the NEET controversy already dividing opinion sharply. Whether Indore police act on it, transfer it to Delhi, or close it for lack of jurisdiction will itself become a signal. The broader pattern — of activists and counter-complainants using police stations as political arenas — is one that courts have repeatedly flagged as a misuse of process.
NationPress
13 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the complaint filed against CJP founder Abhijit Dipke in Indore?
A written complaint has been filed with Indore police by Faizan Ansari, seeking an FIR against CJP founder Abhijit Dipke and others. It alleges that a 12-year-old girl was injured during a Delhi Police lathi charge at a NEET protest at Jantar Mantar on 20 July, and invokes the POCSO Act.
Why was the complaint filed in Indore and not Delhi?
The complainant cited a provision of the POCSO Act that allows a complaint to be registered in any jurisdiction, regardless of where the alleged incident occurred. This cross-jurisdictional filing is the basis on which Indore police received the application.
What is the POCSO Act and why has it been invoked?
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is an Indian law that addresses crimes against minors. It has been invoked here because the alleged victim is a 12-year-old girl, and the complainant argues the nature of her injury qualifies for protection under the Act.
Has an FIR been registered against Abhijit Dipke?
No FIR had been registered as of the time of reporting. Indore police said further action will depend on their examination of the complaint and other material submitted by the complainant.
What was the Jantar Mantar protest about?
The protest on 20 July at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, was organised in response to the NEET paper leak controversy, which triggered widespread demonstrations by students across India against alleged irregularities in the national medical entrance examination.
