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Assault on Delhi Protesters Linked to Hindu Raksha Dal Leads to Arrests
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Violent Incident at the October 10 Demonstration
On October 10, 2026, a widely shared video showed four men confronting participants of a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg. The footage captures an assailant striking a male protester, then throwing a young woman to the ground and repeatedly hitting her. Two police officers later escort the attackers away, a handling that drew criticism for appearing insufficiently protective.
Background to the Protest
The CJP organized the gathering as part of an “Emergency 2.0” rally demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged roll-revision irregularities. Delhi Police denied permission, citing timing, non-compliance with earlier protest conditions, and concerns about law-and-order and traffic management. Security restrictions were imposed in New Delhi, and police detained individuals to prevent an unauthorised gathering.
Key Figures
- Pinky Chaudhary – President of the Hindu Raksha Dal (also known as Bhupendra Tomar), a fringe right-wing outfit founded in 2013.
- Raman Saini, 50, resident of Pahari Dheeraj, Delhi.
- Vivekanand alias Vivek, 32, from Nangloi, Delhi.
- Kapil Kumar, 27, resident of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Ravinder Singh alias Govind Hindu, 35, from Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.
- Delhi Police – Kamla Market police station, which took suo motu cognisance of the video.
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) – Organizer of the protest.
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) – Condemned the assault.
- Rahul Gandhi – Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, who shared a screenshot of the incident.
Timeline
- October 10, 2026 – CJP protest takes place; video of the assault circulates.
- October 11, 2026 – Delhi Police arrest the four men identified as members of the Hindu Raksha Dal. The Kamla Market police station registers a case and initiates legal proceedings.
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Official Statements & Responses
A senior Central district police official said allegations of police inaction are under examination and that a case will be registered with appropriate action. He warned that anyone targeting “Sanatan Dharma” would be retaliated against.
Criticism & Opposition
The CJP called the assault “deeply disturbing,” accusing BJP and RSS members of beating a young girl in police presence. Rahul Gandhi shared a screenshot of the assault, raising concerns over police complicity.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Motivation dispute: Assailants claim provocation; police reports find no supporting evidence.
- Police conduct: Video shows officers holding the attackers, while critics allege police allowed the assault to continue. The extent of any police guidance remains unverified.
Verbatim Quote
- “These are my workers from the Hindu Raksha Dal—an organisation that delivers on its promises. The Hindu Raksha Dal possesses the power to set the minds of any ‘cockroaches’ straight, and it will continue to do so relentlessly,” — Pinky Chaudhary, Raksha Dal president
What’s Next
Delhi Police indicated that a formal case has been registered and that “action will be taken accordingly,” but no specific court dates or further procedural milestones have been announced.