Delhi Police denies stone-pelting at Jantar Mantar, calls videos 'false'
Synopsis
Delhi Police issued a direct rebuttal to viral social media videos alleging stone-pelting and police action at Jantar Mantar on 22 July, calling them 'false and misleading' — even as CJP protesters held their ground a day after clashes during the 'Sansad Chalo' march. With the NEET-UG controversy as the backdrop and Geetanjali J. Angmo named among those allegedly mistreated, the standoff is far from over.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police on 22 July denied stone-pelting and police action claims, calling circulating social media videos ‘false and misleading.’ CJP supporters and students had marched towards Parliament on 21 July demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak .
Police dismantled the protest stage and tents at Jantar Mantar ; demonstrators returned on Tuesday following a fresh CJP call.
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka alleged injuries to protesters and mistreatment of women, including Geetanjali J.
Angmo , wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk .
A heavy deployment of Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) remained in place at the protest site.
Delhi Police on Tuesday, 22 July flatly denied allegations of stone-pelting and police action circulating on social media platforms, labelling the viral videos and accompanying claims as “false and misleading” and urging citizens to rely only on official sources. The denial came as protesters from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and student groups continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar, a day after clashes erupted during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march in the capital.
What Delhi Police Said
DCP New Delhi posted on X: “There are various videos circulating on social media claiming incidents of stone pelting and police action today. These claims are false and misleading. No such incident has taken place today. Citizens are requested not to believe or share such videos and are advised to rely only on official sources for authentic information and updates.”
The force maintained a heavy deployment of Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel at the protest venue through the day.
Background: Monday’s 'Sansad Chalo' March
The confrontation traces back to Monday, 21 July, when thousands of CJP supporters and students marched from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Police had imposed prohibitory orders and erected barricades along the route to block the march from reaching Parliament.
Security personnel subsequently dismantled the protest stage and tents at Jantar Mantar. Demonstrators returned to the site on Tuesday following a fresh call from the CJP to sustain the agitation.
What the Protesters Allege
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the movement would press on until the demand for Pradhan’s resignation was met. Ranka alleged that protesters — including students and volunteers — faced police action during Monday’s confrontation and claimed several people were injured. He further alleged that women protesters, including Geetanjali J. Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, were mistreated during the clashes. These allegations have not been independently verified.
Ranka also said the reported police “brutality” would draw more participants to the agitation in the days ahead.
The Broader Context
The protests are rooted in the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, which has triggered widespread student unrest across India in recent weeks. Demands for Minister Pradhan’s resignation have become the central rallying point for opposition groups and student organisations alike. This is not the first time Jantar Mantar has served as the flashpoint for a politically charged demonstration that spilled over into a confrontation with security forces.
With the CJP vowing to escalate and police maintaining a large presence at the site, the standoff at Jantar Mantar is likely to continue in the coming days.
Point of View
But it does not address the Monday clashes — only Tuesday's. That gap matters. Ranka's allegations of injuries and the naming of Geetanjali J. Angmo, a figure with national visibility as Sonam Wangchuk's wife, will keep the story alive regardless of official rebuttals. The NEET-UG controversy has already proven politically combustible; a prolonged Jantar Mantar standoff risks amplifying opposition narratives heading into the parliamentary session. Whether the government engages with protesters or waits them out will determine how this escalates.
NationPress
22 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Delhi Police say about the stone-pelting videos at Jantar Mantar?
Delhi Police, through the DCP New Delhi's official X account, stated that videos circulating on social media claiming stone-pelting and police action on 22 July were 'false and misleading' and that no such incident had taken place. Citizens were urged to rely only on official sources.
Why are protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar?
Protesters from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and student groups are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities, particularly the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. The 'Sansad Chalo' march on 21 July was aimed at taking this demand directly to Parliament.
What happened during Monday's 'Sansad Chalo' march?
On 21 July, thousands of CJP supporters and students marched from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament. Police had imposed prohibitory orders and placed barricades to block the march. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka alleged that protesters, including students and volunteers, were injured during the confrontation, and that women protesters were mistreated — claims that have not been independently verified.
Who is Geetanjali J. Angmo and why is she mentioned?
Geetanjali J. Angmo is the wife of prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka alleged she was among the women protesters mistreated during Monday's clashes at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police has not specifically responded to this allegation.
Will the Jantar Mantar protest continue?
Yes. The CJP has called on demonstrators to sustain the agitation until their demand for Minister Pradhan's resignation is addressed. Ranka said the reported police action would draw more participants to the movement in the coming days.
