Delhi Police deny assault claims during 'Chalo Sansad' protest

Delhi Police on Monday refuted as false a viral social media post alleging that its personnel assaulted a woman believed to be activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Geetanjali Agmo, and injured 40-50 protesters, including a 12-year-old girl, during the 'Chalo Sansad' protest in the national capital. The police also urged the public not to circulate misleading information.

The clarification came after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das claimed on X, "Geetanjali ji's hair was pulled by Delhi Police and assaulted; a 12-year-old girl's head has been broken; 40-50 other heads were broken".

The post questioned the police's handling of the protesters. Responding to the allegations, Delhi Police issued a fact-check on X, rejecting the claims made in the viral posts and reiterating its appeal against sharing unverified information.


"The claims being circulated in the posts are not true. Please do not spread or amplify false or misleading information," it said.

Thousands of protesters had gathered in central Delhi on Monday and attempted to march towards Parliament, where they were stopped by police using tear gas and lathi charges. The demonstrations, initially triggered by alleged examination irregularities and paper leaks, gathered momentum following activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike.

(With inputs from PTI)