Delhi police deployed around 3,000 personnel to manage nearly 10,000 protesters at Jantar Mantar, registering 15 FIRs amid clashes.Over 130 police and 65 students sustained injuries.Authorities used facial recognition to identify over 2,000 individuals with criminal records.

The protest, part of a nationwide movement demanding education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, saw activist Sonam Wangchuk end his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances.CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, diagnosed with typhoid, vowed to continue protests.

The police emphasized security measures during major events like Republic Day and Diwali, while activists criticized the government's handling of the NEET paper leak controversy.The incident highlights tensions between law enforcement and protesters over accountability and transparency in governance.