Jantar Mantar protest student off ventilator, breathing independently: RML Hospital
Synopsis
A 21-year-old woman critically hurt during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march at Jantar Mantar is now breathing independently after being taken off ventilator support — a significant turn in a case that drew national attention amid the NEET-UG controversy. Her MRI of the brain and spine has returned normal, RML Hospital confirmed.
Key Takeaways
A 21-year-old woman injured at Jantar Mantar on Monday has been taken off ventilator support at RML Hospital on 22 July .
She is now breathing independently , conscious, and responding to commands; her MRI of brain and spine is normal .
She remains the only patient admitted to RML Hospital in connection with the incident.
She was injured during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) 's 'Sansad Chalo' march demanding Dharmendra Pradhan 's resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak.
Delhi Police reported over 118 police personnel and around 60 protesters injured, with more than 20 police vehicles damaged.
A 21-year-old woman critically injured during a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on Monday has been taken off ventilator support after showing significant clinical improvement, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital confirmed on Wednesday, 22 July. The update marks a major development in her recovery following what hospital authorities described as steady progress since treatment began.
Hospital's Clinical Update
In an official statement, RML Hospital said the patient has been successfully extubated and is now breathing on her own. 'She has been successfully extubated (removed from ventilator) and is now breathing on her own. She is conscious and responding appropriately to commands. Her MRI of the brain and spine is normal,' the statement read.
Hospital authorities added that the decision to withdraw ventilator support was taken after her condition showed encouraging and consistent progress. 'Her clinical condition has been showing steady improvement since the initiation of treatment, and she continues to receive comprehensive medical care under the close supervision of the treating team,' the statement said.
The Only Patient Admitted in Connection With the Incident
RML Hospital confirmed that the young woman remains the sole patient admitted to the facility in connection with the reported incident. 'She is presently the only patient admitted to RML Hospital in connection with the reported incident. All necessary treatment and continuous monitoring are being provided,' it stated.
What Happened at Jantar Mantar
The woman was injured during a demonstration organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on Monday. According to reports, she sustained injuries after allegedly colliding with a barricade during a police crackdown on protesters.
The incident unfolded during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, which sought to proceed from Jantar Mantar to Parliament. Demonstrators were demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations, including the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
Scale of the Clashes
Delhi Police reported that more than 118 police personnel and around 60 protesters were injured during the clashes. The force also stated that more than 20 police vehicles were damaged in the violence that accompanied the march.
This comes amid sustained nationwide agitation over the NEET-UG paper leak row, which has drawn student groups and opposition parties into repeated confrontations with authorities. The Jantar Mantar incident is among the more serious episodes of the ongoing unrest, given the severity of injuries reported.
With the student now off ventilator support and her MRI results returning normal, her medical team will continue close monitoring as her recovery progresses.
Point of View
But the broader picture at Jantar Mantar demands scrutiny. Over 118 police personnel and 60 protesters injured in a single demonstration is not a routine law-and-order footnote — it signals a serious breakdown in crowd management and de-escalation. The NEET-UG controversy has been festering for months; the fact that it is now producing this scale of street violence points to a political failure to address legitimate grievances before they boil over. How the student was injured — reportedly by a barricade during a crackdown — is a detail that warrants an independent account, not just police and hospital statements.
NationPress
22 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current condition of the student injured at Jantar Mantar?
The 21-year-old woman has been taken off ventilator support and is now breathing independently. RML Hospital confirmed on 22 July that she is conscious, responding to commands, and her MRI of the brain and spine is normal.
Why was the protest held at Jantar Mantar?
The protest was organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as part of a 'Sansad Chalo' march demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations, including the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
How many people were injured in the Jantar Mantar clashes?
Delhi Police reported that more than 118 police personnel and around 60 protesters were injured during the clashes. More than 20 police vehicles were also reportedly damaged.
How was the student injured?
According to reports, the 21-year-old woman sustained critical injuries after allegedly colliding with a barricade during a police crackdown on demonstrators at Jantar Mantar on Monday.
Is the student the only one hospitalised at RML in connection with the incident?
Yes. RML Hospital confirmed that she is presently the only patient admitted to the facility in connection with the reported incident, and that all necessary treatment and continuous monitoring are being provided.
