CJP protest: Woman hurls ink-like liquid at Abhijeet Dipke at Jantar Mantar
A woman threw ink at CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke during a protest at Jantar Mantar; police have detained her.
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The woman's identity and the motive behind the act were not immediately known. However, police sources said that she has been detained
Updated - July 18, 2026 05:07 pm IST - New Delhi
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke reacts after a woman threw an ink-like liquid on him as he begins an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, on July 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI
Jantar Mantar witnessed fresh drama on Saturday (July 18, 2026) afternoon after a woman hurled an ink-like liquid at Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke while he was addressing a gathering, hours after the protest site saw a police operation to remove activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital.
The incident briefly disrupted the programme as supporters rushed towards the stage, triggering commotion.
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The woman's identity and the motive behind the act were not immediately known. However, police sources said that she has been detained.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police said.
The Delhi Police forcibly removed Mr. Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated during his 21-day indefinite hunger strike. The early morning operation witnessed a brief commotion as some protesters attempted to obstruct the police action.
Mr. Wangchuk had been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 in support of the CJP-led protest over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Doctors monitoring him had said he had lost nearly 9.5 kg during the fast, while his blood pressure and blood sugar levels remained under close observation.
Mr. Dipke has alleged on social media that protesters were detained and subjected to police action during the exercise.
Published - July 18, 2026 03:03 pm IST
demonstration / Cockroach Janta Party / New Delhi
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