Delhi Police have registered six new FIRs over incidents linked to a Tiranga march in Connaught Place, including the alleged slapping of a female CRPF personnel, unlawful assembly, violations of prohibitory orders and the unauthorised use of a drone in a restricted area.
The cases were filed mainly at Connaught Place and Parliament Street police stations after protesters gathered in the Inner Circle on Friday. Police are also examining videos circulated on social media to identify people allegedly involved in assault, threats, harassment and disruption of security arrangements.
According to the report, one of the incidents occurred near Gate 6 of Rajiv Chowk Metro station, where a young woman allegedly approached police and paramilitary personnel while presenting herself as a YouTuber. A CCTV video showing her allegedly slapping a female CRPF member was later circulated on social media. The report identifies the woman as a participant present during the demonstration, but does not provide details of an arrest or the specific charges against her beyond the FIR-related account.
Police have said the new cases include allegations of disobeying orders issued by a public servant, unlawful assembly and other related offences. A separate FIR was also registered over flying a drone without permission in a prohibited area. The report states that at least 10 videos connected to alleged assault, intimidation and harassment had been verified by police sources, while the identities and roles of people shown in the footage were still being examined.
With the six new cases, the total number of FIRs linked to the CJP movement has reached about 25, according to the report. The latest action follows a week of tension between police and protesters in New Delhi, where prohibitory orders have remained in force in specified areas.
The developments have placed Connaught Place, Central Park, Parliament Street and surrounding locations under tighter security arrangements. Police deployment and surveillance have been increased to prevent unauthorised gatherings and limit disruption to public order in areas that also function as major commercial, transport and public-space destinations.
Police have said action will continue against people who gather without permission in restricted areas or obstruct security arrangements. Protester organisations, meanwhile, continue to oppose the police action. The investigation into the Friday incidents is continuing through the examination of CCTV footage and social media videos, with further identification and legal action dependent on the findings of that inquiry.
