Delhi Police deny viral claims of child injuries in protest

Delhi Police have categorically denied viral social media claims that a 12-year-old girl and dozens of protesters suffered severe injuries during a major demonstration near Parliament on Monday, July 20, 2026. The force labeled the posts "false and misleading" and urged the public not to circulate unverified information.

The controversy stems from clashes during the "Sansad Chalo" march organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), one of the group's largest recent mobilizations. The protest, part of a sustained campaign over alleged examination paper leaks and calls for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saw thousands attempt to march toward Parliament amid heavy security. Confrontations erupted, with police using tear gas and baton charges after demonstrators attempted to breach barricades.

In the aftermath, social media was flooded with videos of chaotic scenes alongside specific, unverified allegations. These included claims that a 12-year-old girl named Geetanjali had suffered a fractured skull, that activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Geetanjali Agmo, had been assaulted by police, and that between 40 and 50 protesters had sustained serious head...