Mumbai police have taken tough action against a protest movement linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), registering 8 cases across different police stations in the city. More than 900 people have been named as accused so far. According to police, those booked face allegations of taking to the streets without permission and disturbing public order during the demonstrations.
Among these eight cases, the biggest action came from the jurisdiction of Shivaji Park police station, where more than 600 people alone have been named in the FIR. The remaining seven cases are spread across other stations in the city, with the number of accused ranging from double digits to hundreds.
Station-wise breakdown of cases
- Shivaji Park police station: 600+ accused
- Mahim police station: 100+ accused
- Dadar police station: 70+ accused
- Sion police station: 40+ accused
- Wadala TT police station: 25+ accused
- Worli police station: 21 accused
- Kalachowki police station: 20+ accused
- Bhoiwada police station: 20+ accused
What triggered the unrest in Delhi
The entire episode traces back to a massive protest in Delhi on July 20. On the very first day of Parliament's monsoon session, thousands of students and young people gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding action over the NEET-UG paper leak and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The crowd attempted to march toward Parliament House but was blocked by police barricades. Tensions rose sharply once the crowd tried to break through the barricades, forcing police to fire tear gas shells and resort to a lathi charge to disperse them. The clashes left 60 protesters injured, while 118 police personnel, including 6 IPS officers, also suffered injuries.
Detentions, internet shutdown and shuttered metro stations
As the situation worsened, Delhi Police moved quickly and detained CJP founder Abhijeet Deepke, MP Dimple Yadav, along with several student leaders leading the movement. As a precaution, mobile internet services were suspended for a few hours in sensitive parts of the New Delhi region, while key metro stations such as Patel Chowk and Kendriya Sachivalaya were shut as a safety measure. During this time, police forcibly took social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, to a hospital, a move that drew sharp protest from students present at the site.
Delegation meets Nadda, vows to continue agitation
Later in the evening, a CJP delegation comprising Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister JP Nadda and handed over their list of demands. However, the activists made it clear that they would continue their sit-in at Jantar Mantar until their demands are met. Against this backdrop, the 8 cases and over 900 accused registered in Mumbai signal that police across the country are now taking a firmer stance against the movement.
