Tensions Flare at Jantar Mantar
Violent scuffles broke out between the Delhi Police and thousands of protesting students at Jantar Mantar today. The students assembled under the banner of the Central Joint Committee of Protest (CJP). They were attempting to launch a massive CJP Parliament March. However, heavy security deployment stopped them near the venue. The demonstration was organized to demand justice over the massive NEET paper leak scandal. Consequently, the situation rapidly turned chaotic.
Security Forces Block Student March
CJP Parliament March: Thousands of agitated students from various universities gathered early in the morning. They carried placards and raised anti-government slogans. Furthermore, they demanded the immediate cancellation of the corrupted exam. They also demanded a clean, re-conducted test for all aspirants.
Initially, the protest remained peaceful. However, tensions escalated quickly when students tried to breach the multi-layered barricades. The police had heavily fortified the entire route leading to Parliament. Because the protestors refused to back down, security forces used force to contain the crowd.
Scuffles and Mass Detentions Report
Meanwhile, dramatic visuals from the ground showed police dragging several student leaders. Water cannons were kept on standby to disperse the aggressive crowd. Dozens of students sustained minor injuries during the physical scuffle. Therefore, the police resorted to mass detentions. They packed hundreds of protestors into local police buses.
According to official sources, the students did not have the required permission for a march toward Parliament. Despite this restriction, the student leaders argued that peaceful protest is their democratic right. They alleged that the police used excessive force against unarmed students.
Students Vow to Continue Fight
Undoubtedly, the paper leak controversy has caused widespread anger among millions of medical aspirants. The CJP leaders stated that their agitation will not stop here. In fact, they have threatened nationwide strikes if the government ignores their demands.
In conclusion, the clash has further intensified the political standoff over national entrance exams. While the police have restored temporary order at Jantar Mantar, the student community remains highly agitated. All eyes are now on the government’s next move to resolve this growing crisis.
