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Rapid Action Force
Stones thrown at Ganesh Pandal in Bhatkal allege organizers
Tension arises in Bhatkal following allegations of stone-pelting at a Ganesh pandal.
Authorities demolish mosque in Saharanpur following court eviction order
A mosque located within the Saharanpur District Collectorate was demolished by authorities following a court-upheld eviction order.
Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj arrested following Jantar Mantar assault
Hindustan Times reports on the arrest of an influencer, a new UN world map, a fraud case involving the founder of Zee, and other major news developments in India.
Protesters clash with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding Dharmendra Pradhan resignation
Congress and Cockroach Janta Party protesters clashed with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged mishandling of student protests, resulting in multiple detentions and injuries.
Rahul Gandhi demands resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET exam irregularities
Rahul Gandhi demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid protests regarding a NEET exam paper leak and police crackdown in New Delhi.
Delhi High Court orders preservation of footage regarding alleged police brutality
Delhi High Court directed authorities to preserve CCTV footage and records related to alleged police brutality during a Cockroach Janata Party protest march to Parliament.
Supreme Court clarifies order regarding student protesters and criminal antecedents
The Supreme Court of India clarified its July 28 order permitting states to withdraw FIRs against student protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party movement, defining criminal antecedents as grave offences and considering an independent probe into police excesses.
Police deny pellet usage allegations following Delhi protest injury
Injured protester Shaikh Irshad Mansuri alleges RAF personnel used pellets during a Cockroach Janta Party protest in Delhi, while Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited him at Lady Hardinge Hospital and police deny the allegations.
One person killed and five injured during Manipur gunfight
One person was killed and five people, including two CRPF personnel, were injured during a gunfight between security forces and Naga volunteers in Bitiang, Manipur.
Rahul Gandhi questions Amit Shah on use of force against Delhi students
Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah asking if lethal force was authorized against students protesting in Delhi on July 20, 2026.
Rapid Action Force fires non-lethal munitions during Jantar Mantar protest
An official record states the Rapid Action Force fired multiple non-lethal munitions including plastic pellets during a July 20 protest near Jantar Mantar, coinciding with allegations of protest injuries and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police document states RAF fired ammunition at protesters under officer orders
Police documents report that Rapid Action Force personnel fired various ammunition types at protesters on orders from a Delhi police officer.
Delhi Police justify force used against student protesters at march
Delhi Police stated their use of force during a student march was necessary after protesters breached high-security barricades without permission.
Former IPS officer moves Supreme Court to ban pellet gun usage
Former IPS officer Yashvardhan Azad and two injured protesters filed a petition in India’s Supreme Court seeking a ban on pellet gun use following injuries during a 'Sansad Chalo' protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party.
Modi and Shah praise CRPF for curbing Left wing extremism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah commended the CRPF for eliminating Left-wing extremism, while the force faces scrutiny over alleged weapon use during recent protests.
Indian Journalists Union seeks investigation into attacks on reporters in Delhi
The Indian Journalists Union condemned alleged attacks on journalists covering student protests in New Delhi and urged an investigation while criticizing security forces and protesters.
Delhi Police report injuries following clashes during student protests
Delhi Police have presented their account regarding violent clashes during student protests and the Chalo Sansad march, alleging attacks on officers with projectiles and spray.
Delhi Police personnel injured during stone pelting incidents at Connaught Place
Injured police officers recounted mob assaults during stone-pelting incidents at Connaught Place to Delhi Police officials while recovering at RML Hospital.
Seventeen Delhi Metro stations close amid protests at Jantar Mantar
Seventeen Delhi Metro stations were closed on July 23 due to security arrangements for the swelling Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar involving clashes between protesters and security personnel.
Rapid Action Force staff and police inspector injured in Delhi assault
A Rapid Action Force staff member and a police inspector sustained injuries after an alleged assault by a group in Connaught Place, New Delhi.
Delhi Police registers ten FIRs following violent Cockroach Janata Party protests
Delhi Police registered ten FIRs following Cockroach Janata Party protests in New Delhi, including an attack on a Rapid Action Force soldier in Connaught Place.
RAF officer faces inquiry over controversial social media post about protesters
RAF officer Sonia Sehrawat faces backlash and potential disciplinary action after posting a photo of a dead cockroach criticizing protesters.
Students report injuries following police lathicharge during protest march in Delhi
Students participating in the Cockroach Janta Party's Sansad Chalo march returned to Jantar Mantar reporting injuries from police lathicharge, alleging use of nail-fitted sticks and slapping of female protesters, as a stampede-like situation unfolded near Janpath metro station.
Cockroach Janta Party removes spokesperson over viral burger eating video
Cockroach Janta Party removed spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after a viral video showed him eating at a Burger King during a party protest in Delhi, sparking social media criticism.
Government deploys additional security forces to Delhi amid ongoing protests
India's central government has airlifted 24 additional CRPF and RAF companies to Delhi to deal strictly with ongoing protests and recent violent clashes, while 16 metro stations were temporarily closed and security was heightened at the Prime Minister's residence.
Delhi Police detain opposition leaders during protest over NEET paper leak
Indian opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav were detained by Delhi police during a protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.
Central government deploys additional CRPF companies to Delhi for security
The Indian central government has deployed 20 additional CRPF companies from West Bengal to Delhi to strengthen security ahead of and during protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and other political parties amid the ongoing Monsoon Parliament session.
Cockroach Janta Party protesters clash with police in Central Delhi
Thousands of protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party clashed with police in Central Delhi during a planned march to Parliament, leading to widespread disruptions, detentions, and a heavy police response.