118 police injured, 70 detained in CJP Parliament protest

CJP alleged police used excessive force, including the beating of a 15-year-old girl and the harassment of Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo. Police denied the assault claim as “completely false and misleading.”

Around 60 protesters were also injured, the police statement said. Legal proceedings have been initiated under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rioting and assault on public servants, among other charges. The police also cited damage to public property.

CJP representatives met Union Minister JP Nadda and submitted a memorandum demanding Wangchuk’s unconditional release, Pradhan’s resignation, and compensation for families of students who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak. Nadda said the government would examine the demands. He offered no commitment, CJP said.

The protest disrupted traffic and business in central Delhi. CJP leaders said the protest would continue until the government addresses the group’s demands.