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Over 50 Police Personnel Injured During Clashes With Protesters: Sources

More than 50 police personnel were injured as clashes broke out during the 'Chalo Sansad' protest in New Delhi

An injured police officer is taken for treatment after being hurt during clashes with supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party attempting to march toward Parliament in New Delhi | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Summary
  • More than 50 police personnel were injured during clashes with protesters in Delhi, police said.

  • The violence erupted during the 'Chalo Sansad' march as protesters attempted to breach security barricades.

  • Police detained several protesters as security was tightened around Parliament and nearby areas.

More than 50 police personnel were injured during clashes with CJP protesters in New Delhi district on Sunday, prompting a massive security response, according to police sources.

The injured personnel were shifted to hospitals for treatment, while police brought the situation under control after the violence.

Security was further intensified at key locations in the New Delhi district, and legal action was initiated against those involved in the clashes, the sources added.

Securty forces resorted to a baton-charge near Parliament Street after thousands of thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters allegedly tried to breach barricades while marching towards Parliament on Monday.

The standoff continued on several approach roads till evening.

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