Security forces reinforce central perimeters after miscreants target police near Tolstoy Marg, as protests demanding the Education Minister’s resignation continue.
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NEW DELHI — Heavy police contingents and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across Jantar Mantar and surrounding Central Delhi corridors following fresh violent clashes late Wednesday night. The security reinforcement comes as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its ongoing demonstration demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leak allegations.
The situation in Central Delhi escalated around 8:30 PM on Wednesday near Tolstoy Marg in Connaught Place, when groups of miscreants pelted stones and bottles at police personnel stationed along the security perimeter.
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1. Connaught Place Violence & Police Casualties
According to senior Delhi Police officials, the sudden flare-up near Tolstoy Marg targeted security personnel who were managing crowd movement away from main arterial roads.
🚨 Security Breakdown & Incident Details:
📍 Location ➔ Tolstoy Marg / Connaught Place junction, Central Delhi.
⏰ Incident Time ➔ Approximately 8:30 PM (Wednesday).
👤 Injured Officer ➔ Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Connaught Place, Vivek Bhagat.
🏥 Medical Action ➔ Rushed to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital for treatment.
🛡️ Security Status ➔ Heavy deployments maintained; situation restored to peaceful control.
2. High-Profile Delegations & Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike
Parallel to the demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, political friction escalated after a delegation of Opposition Members of Parliament was allegedly prevented from visiting climate activist and protest leader Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital.
| Leader / MP | Political Party | Official Statement / Allegation |
| Mahua Majhi | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) | Questioned why Opposition MPs were blocked at the hospital gate, noting no court restrictions barred visits. |
| Sanjay Yadav | Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) | Accused the Centre of arrogance, asserting that youth are protesting due to systemic policy issues. |
| Sonam Wangchuk | Activist / Climate Reformer | Enters Day 25 of his hunger strike; demands formal assurances against legal action for peaceful protesters. |
Timeline of Escalation in Central Delhi
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Advisory for Travelers: Law enforcement authorities have established secondary barricades along Janpath, Tolstoy Marg, and Parliament Street. Commuters are advised to avoid pedestrian transit near Jantar Mantar until security cordons are eased.
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