Woman throws ink-like liquid at CJP founder Jantar Mantar

A woman threw an ink-like liquid at Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke during a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday, July 18, 2026, briefly disrupting a gathering where he had just announced an indefinite hunger strike. The incident occurred hours after police moved fellow activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital due to deteriorating health from his own prolonged fast. The woman was detained by individuals at the site and handed over to police, who said an investigation is underway. Her identity and motive were not immediately known, and no injuries were reported.

The protest, led by the Cockroach Janata Party, centers on allegations of irregularities in the NEET national examination. Sonam Wangchuk had been on an indefinite hunger strike at the site since June 28 in support of the cause. According to reports, doctors monitoring him said he had lost nearly 9.5 kilograms during the fast. Early on Saturday, Delhi Police shifted Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital on medical grounds. The police operation reportedly involved a brief commotion as some protesters attempted to obstruct the action.

Following Wangchuk's hospitalization, Abhijeet Dipke declared he would...