The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has alleged that Delhi police used pellet guns against peaceful protesters during demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.The Union government classifies pellet guns as non-lethal weapons, but their rubber/plastic pellets can cause eye injuries when fired at close range.Over 70 protesters were detained for rioting, assault on public servants, and property damage.The protests resumed after police cleared the area earlier in the day.Demonstrators demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged mismanagement of exams.

Police claimed protesters attacked security personnel with stones and vandalized vehicles, injuring 60 demonstrators, including one in critical condition.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticized the government for using brutal force against youth, accusing authorities of prioritizing political figures over student safety.The protest continues at Jantar Mantar, with organizers vowing to persist until Pradhan resigns.Opposition MP Chandra Shekhar Azad staged a sit-in at Parliament condemning the police crackdown as an attack on democratic values.Protests also spread to London and other Indian cities, showing widespread public anger over perceived government overreach.