RAF and Police Officer Attacked During CJP Protest in Delhi

Hindu Voice Team: Violence linked to the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar reportedly continued late into the night of July 21, with multiple videos circulating on social media showing clashes between protesters and police personnel, including members of the Rapid Action Force (RAF).

One widely shared video appears to show an RAF officer running from a group of protesters near the protest site. The officer is seen stumbling after an individual allegedly obstructs his path, following which several people surround and assault him. The officer subsequently manages to get back on his feet and escape. The footage has prompted allegations that the incident amounted to an attempted mob lynching, although authorities have not officially described it in those terms.

Additional videos circulating online show individuals identified as Nihangs carrying swords while confronting Delhi Police and RAF personnel. The visuals depict tense exchanges as security forces attempted to maintain order around the protest site.

In another video, a man dressed as a Nihang is heard warning that batons and swords would be used if police resorted to a lathi charge. The video has been widely shared on social media, though its authenticity and the identity of the speaker have not been independently verified.

The overnight unrest followed clashes that had erupted earlier during the protest after incidents of stone-pelting and subsequent police action. According to reports, the crowd at Jantar Mantar grew significantly as more people gathered following the day’s confrontation between protesters and law enforcement personnel.

Authorities have also stated that misinformation and unverified claims were circulating on social media during the protests. Delhi Police reportedly debunked several viral claims related to its handling of the demonstrations, while officials expressed concern that misleading online content may have contributed to heightened tensions and larger gatherings at the protest site.

(The above piece is written based on a report published by OpIndia. You can read the original report HERE.)