Delhi Police inspector presses attempt to murder, rioting charges against CJP protestors of 20 July march: Report

Delhi Police Inspector Presses Murder, Rioting Charges

Theindiapostdaily.com – The Delhi Police inspector presses attempt to murder charges against participants of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) march on 20 July, marking a significant development in the aftermath of the controversial “Chalo Sansad” demonstration. This action comes as reports indicate that at least one of the fifteen cases registered by Delhi Police includes serious allegations of attempted murder against the protestors. The incident has drawn considerable attention from media outlets and legal experts alike, with the First Information Report (FIR) providing detailed accounts of the confrontation.

The FIR, filed on 21 July at the Kartavya Path police station, was submitted following a complaint by an inspector stationed at the location. According to the document, the Delhi Police inspector presses attempt to murder charges alongside rioting charges, citing multiple instances of violence during the protest. The inspector, who had been deployed at Zone 11 near the Pink Booth at Kartavya Path’s C-Hexagon from 5:00 AM, witnessed the escalating situation firsthand.

Timeline of Events and Police Response

According to the complainant, wireless messages indicated that protestors were marching from Jantar Mantar toward Parliament at approximately 11:30 AM. As police forces positioned themselves at barricades near the Rail Bhawan roundabout on Rafi Marg, they encountered a large crowd with thousands more approaching. Despite repeated announcements over loudspeakers regarding prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), demonstrators continued holding posters and raising slogans.

“The agitators, who had gathered to press for resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and call for reforms in education sector, ignored lawful directions, turned violent and began delivering instigating speeches,” the FIR states.

The Delhi Police inspector presses attempt to murder charges after alleging that protesters surrounded security personnel with common intention, assaulted them, hurled slippers and stones, and “attempted to kill them.” Several police personnel sustained injuries during the incident, while the crowd was also accused of damaging government property and private vehicles. Authorities responded with a mild lathicharge and fired tear gas shells to control the situation.

Legal proceedings have now commenced with comprehensive charges being filed against the CJP protestors. The case encompasses multiple sections including section 223(a) for disobeying prohibitory orders, section 221 for obstructing a public servant, and section 132 for assaulting a public servant to deter them from duty. Additional charges under sections 121(1), 189(3), 190, 191(2), 191(3), 192, 324(5), 109(1), 125(a), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) have also been registered.

The Delhi Police inspector presses attempt to murder charges as part of a broader legal strategy to address the violence that unfolded during the CJP march. With the FIR providing a detailed police perspective on the events at Rafi Marg, the case is expected to proceed through the judicial system. Legal analysts suggest that the inclusion of attempt to murder charges reflects the severity with which authorities view the actions of certain protestors during the demonstration.