No action against protesters: Delhi Govt

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police will not take any adverse legal action against individuals who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest in the national capital, but those with criminal background will have to face action, according to a Delhi government order.

In its order, the home department said that with regard to arrests or detentions, if already made, the process for reviewing the arrests and releasing the arrested persons will be undertaken expeditiously.

"Government of NCT of Delhi does not propose to take any further adverse action against the individuals involved in the protests, and the matter shall be treated as closed without any future proceedings on this account," the order read.


Delhi Police have registered 13 FIRs in connection with violence during the 'Chalo Sansad' march by the Cockroach Janta Party on July 20.