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New Delhi: Security personnel stand guard behind barricades amid heightened security arrangements during a protest call by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities, in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia)(PTI10_10_2026_000166B)
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CNBC TV18•10-10-2026, 14:06
Two Cops Injured In Stone Pelting During CJP Protest Near Akashwani Bhawan
  • •Protesters allegedly pelted stones at security personnel and toppled barricades at Imtiaz Ali Marg near Akashwani Bhawan during a CJP protest on Saturday.
  • •Two police personnel were injured in the clash and several protesters were detained by the security forces.
  • •Authorities had denied permission for the demonstration and deployed heavy security, detaining around 500 people across the New Delhi district.
  • •CJP leaders including Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were detained at the Delhi airport upon their arrival.

Key Questions Answered

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) organized a stir in the national capital against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Police detained about 500 people after protesters attempted to reach Jantar Mantar despite authorities denying permission. Additionally, CJP leaders Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were detained at the Delhi airport upon their arrival.

Yes, two police personnel sustained injuries after protesters jumped barricades on Imtiaz Ali Marg and pelted stones at security personnel.