Delhi Police Arrest Four Men After Assaults During Anti-CEC Protests
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other Left organizations protested in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. During these protests, members of right-wing groups, including the Hindu Raksha Dal and Bajrang Dal, allegedly threatened and assaulted protesters and journalists in various locations. Delhi Police arrested four men on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in connection with these assaults.
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What Happened
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other Left organizations held protests in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. During these demonstrations, members of right-wing groups, identified as the Hindu Raksha Dal and Bajrang Dal, reportedly threatened and assaulted protesters and journalists. These incidents occurred in areas such as Connaught Place, near the MCD Civic Centre, DDU Marg, and RK Ashram Marg.
Following the incidents, Delhi Police arrested four individuals on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The arrested men, identified as Raman Saini, Vivekanand, Kapil Kumar, and Ravinder Singh alias Govind Hindu, claimed affiliation with the Hindu Raksha Dal.
Key Facts
- Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar took place on Saturday, October 10, 2026.From research
- The protests were organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other Left organizations.From research
- Right-wing group members allegedly threatened and assaulted protesters and journalists.Hindustan TimesThe Hindu
- The incidents occurred in locations including Connaught Place, near the MCD Civic Centre, DDU Marg, and RK Ashram Marg.The Hindu
- Delhi Police arrested four men on Sunday, October 11, 2026.Hindustan Times
- The arrested individuals were identified as Raman Saini, Vivekanand, Kapil Kumar, and Ravinder Singh alias Govind Hindu.From research
- The arrested men claimed to be members of the Hindu Raksha Dal.From research
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