Delhi Police says 2,873 people with criminal antecedents attended Jantar Mantar protests

Delhi Police Identifies 2873 Criminals at Jantar Mantar Protests

Theindiapostdaily.com – Delhi Police says 2 873 people with criminal antecedents were among the demonstrators who gathered at Jantar Mantar for the extended protest period. The Cockroach Janta Party has been vocal about its demands for the withdrawal of all First Information Reports against protesters and organizers, while simultaneously cautioning that fresh agitation could erupt if the government fails to provide adequate assurances. Ashutosh Ranka, the party’s national spokesperson, disclosed that this critical issue was discussed during the third phase of negotiations with the Central government before the 36-day demonstration came to a close.

Comprehensive Police Investigation Reveals Criminal Connections

Delhi Police authorities have completed a thorough investigation that uncovered 2,873 individuals with prior criminal records participated in the demonstrations regarding the alleged NEET examination paper leak scandal. The observation period extended from July 20 through July 25, during which investigators utilized advanced facial recognition technology combined with other technical methodologies to compile their comprehensive findings. According to reports from ANI, officials are currently evaluating whether these identified persons engaged in violent acts, caused property damage, and assaulted security staff during the widespread unrest that affected Jantar Mantar and various locations throughout the national capital.

Detailed Breakdown of Criminal Categories Among Protesters

Among the 2,873 protesters identified through extensive CCTV surveillance, approximately 989 were confirmed to possess criminal antecedents. A comprehensive report submitted to government authorities detailed that 101 individuals faced murder charges, while 284 were connected to dacoity and robbery incidents. Additionally, 92 persons had been booked for sexual assault and related offenses against women and children. The investigation further revealed that numerous suspects maintained substantial criminal histories. Within the group accused of murder, 42 individuals had been charged in two or more separate cases, and 12 carried records encompassing at least ten distinct cases. Regarding those implicated in dacoity and robbery, 155 possessed multiple cases against them, with 31 appearing in ten or more proceedings.

Other categories included 135 individuals accused in snatching incidents, 229 booked under the Arms Act, 67 under the NDPS Act, and 19 connected to kidnapping matters. These statistics highlight the significant presence of individuals with serious criminal backgrounds among the protest participants.

Ranka Outlines Clear Conditions for Protest Continuation

During a press conference, Ranka elaborated on the terms established during negotiations with the government:

“In the third round of talks, we had agreed that all FIRs filed against protesters and organisers across the country would be withdrawn and no new FIR would be filed against any organiser and protester in future.”

The spokesperson confirmed that the organization had presented a draft agreement to Union ministers J P Nadda and Jitendra Singh and was currently awaiting the government’s formal written response. Delhi Police says 2 873 people represents a significant number that could influence future policy decisions regarding protest management and legal proceedings.

“We are waiting for the government to share the written agreement. We hope a senior Cabinet minister will honour the agreement and the FIRs will be withdrawn, no protester or organiser would be harassed, and no cases would be filed in future.”

Ranka issued a clear ultimatum regarding the timeline for compliance:

“If the written agreement was not received by Tuesday and protesters arrested in connection with the agitation were not released, the outfit would be forced to protest again.”

Police officials emphasized that their inquiry remains active, concentrating on establishing the specific roles played by each identified individual during the demonstrations. Some of the alleged criminals were noted to have returned to the protest location on multiple occasions throughout the period of unrest. This pattern of repeated attendance has raised questions about the coordination and organization of the protest movement.