The violence that erupted on June 20 during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march near Jantar Mantar was allegedly not a spontaneous reaction by students but part of a larger conspiracy involving anti-social elements acting at the behest of political parties, according to the Delhi Police investigation.
Sources, as cited by Jagran.com, said the names of several political parties have surfaced in an FIR registered at the Parliament Street Police Station. Preliminary findings reportedly suggest the involvement of members linked to Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Uttar Pradesh's Samajwadi Party (SP), and the Bhim Army in the violence.
According to sources, Delhi Police may soon issue notices to leaders associated with these organisations for questioning. To ensure a fair and scientific investigation, the case has been transferred to the Special Cell. Earlier, the probe was being handled by Inspector Dinesh Kumar of Parliament Street Police Station.
Was There A Political Conspiracy?
The FIR related to the violence was registered on the complaint of Inspector Indrajit. According to Jagran.com sources, investigators suspect the clashes during the Parliament march were part of a pre-planned conspiracy rather than a spontaneous outbreak of violence.
While 21 FIRs have been registered in connection with the violence, one of them specifically alleges that the CJP-led protest turned violent at the instigation of political parties. The FIR invokes 15 serious provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Arms Act, and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
CCTV Footage, Digital Evidence Under Scrutiny
Police are examining CCTV footage, digital records, and social media content to identify those responsible. According to sources, evidence collected so far prominently mentions the alleged role of three political organisations.
The investigation claims that from the formation of the CJP on May 16 until the morning of July 20, leaders associated with AAP addressed the gathering. Investigators say speeches given at the rally inflamed parts of the crowd, which led to security barricades being pushed aside, people attacking police officers, and destroying public property.
The police state that documents, digital, CCTV evidence and material recovered so far indicate that this is an organised crime-cum-conspiracy which had received support from a significant monetary backing.
How Was The Crowd Allegedly Provoked?
According to the FIR, thousands of people gathered on the morning of July 20 after the CJP founder, Abhijeet Dipke, called for a "Sansad Chalo" march. The complaint alleges that anti-social elements within the crowd incited protesters by making inflammatory remarks, including urging them to attack security personnel with sticks and stones and kill police officers. Investigators claim these alleged provocations caused the crowd to turn violent and attack police personnel.
Charges Invoked
The FIR includes charges under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 109 (attempt to murder), Section 61 (criminal conspiracy), Sections 191(2) and 191(3) (rioting and rioting while armed with deadly weapons), Section 181 (unlawful assembly), and Section 121 (causing grievous hurt to deter a public servant from discharging official duty). It also invokes Section 25(1AB) of the Arms Act, relating to the alleged snatching of a police weapon, along with Section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and other relevant legal provisions.
(With Inputs from Jagran.com)