CJP Protest: Delhi Police Arrest 4 Men Over Viral Video of Alleged Assault on Protester

Delhi Police have arrested four men in connection with a viral video allegedly showing a woman protester being assaulted during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in the national capital on October 10. The incident reportedly took place on DDU Marg under the jurisdiction of Kamla Market police station.

The arrests were made even though police had not received a formal complaint from the alleged victim or any other person or organisation, according to a police communication cited by The Times of India. Jantar Mantar Protest: Executive Magistrate Court Orders Release of CJP Leaders Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.

Viral Video of Alleged Assault on Protester

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— Congress (@INCIndia) October 10, 2026

Who Are the Four Men Arrested in the CJP Protest Case?

The four accused have been identified as Raman Saini, 50; Vivekanand alias Vivek, 32; Kapil Kumar, 27; and Ravinder Singh alias Govind Hindu, 35.

According to a senior police official quoted by The Indian Express, the accused claimed to be members of the right-wing Hindu Raksha Dal.

Police reportedly took action after receiving information that the men might leave the Delhi-NCR region and go into hiding. Officials said the accused were traced and arrested in view of the video's widespread circulation and the possibility of them absconding. Dhruv Rathee Released After Being Detained by Delhi Police Ahead of CJP Protest.

What Does the Viral Video Show?

The video, which circulated widely on social media on October 10, allegedly shows a group of men assaulting young students and pushing and hitting women on DDU Marg. A police officer is also reportedly visible at the scene.

The footage was shared by several social media accounts, including those associated with the Cockroach Janta Party, the Indian Youth Congress and the All India Students' Association (AISA).

The CJP alleged in its social media post that a woman protester was beaten in the presence of Delhi Police personnel. The allegations surrounding the incident prompted calls for accountability, although the claims made in the posts should be distinguished from independently established facts.

CJP Protest in Delhi Over Chief Election Commissioner

The alleged assault took place amid heightened tensions in Delhi during the CJP's proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party had planned a demonstration at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanded the CEC's resignation. Delhi Police had imposed restrictions and prevented protesters from reaching the designated protest site.

The October 10 crackdown resulted in the detention of thousands of people, including political leaders, activists and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. Several CJP leaders were also detained ahead of the planned demonstration.

Police Investigation Into Alleged Assault Continues

The arrests mark police action in the case despite the absence of a formal complaint at the time of the reported communication. Further legal action was expected to follow as required, according to the police account cited by The Times of India. The allegations concerning the assault, the role of those seen in the video and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain subject to investigation.

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