Video: Nihangs brandish sticks at Jantar Mantar protest site, people run in panic
A viral video showing Nihang Sikhs wielding sticks near Parliament Street sparking panic among people gathered for the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, surfaced on Friday night.
Panic broke out among people gathered for the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) Jantar Mantar protest on Friday night after a group of Nihang Sikhs were seen wielding sticks near Delhi's Parliament Street. The incident, captured in a viral video, is under investigation by Delhi Police.
The video, recorded around 11 pm on July 24, captures a group of Nihang Sikhs walking alongside protesters before the situation suddenly turns chaotic. As the crowd moves through the area, one Nihang appears to begin swinging a stick, prompting people nearby to scatter in panic.
The minute-long footage shows another Nihang stepping into the centre of the crowd and performing a series of stick-wielding stunts. As onlookers rushed to move away, the performer continued the display before losing balance and falling to the ground.
The incident took place outside the Bank of Baroda near Parliament Street, where security has been significantly tightened following the CJP’s July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march organised as part of the ongoing agitation over the NEET paper leak.
Police personnel have been deployed in large numbers across central Delhi, with movement restrictions in place around key locations.
Security has been intensified across central Delhi, with heavy police deployment and movement restrictions in place around key locations. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has also kept 18 Metro stations across central Delhi closed on Saturday morning. The move extends a fourth day of restrictions and has pushed many commuters towards road transport.
Delhi Police said they are examining the viral video to ascertain the circumstances under which the incident occurred and whether any offence was committed.
Members of the Sikh community, including Nihang Sikhs, had joined the protest in the national capital earlier this week in support of the demonstrators. They also organised a langar at the protest site, serving free meals to protesters and passers-by through Wednesday.
Panic broke out among people gathered for the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) Jantar Mantar protest on Friday night after a group of Nihang Sikhs were seen wielding sticks near Delhi's Parliament Street. The incident, captured in a viral video, is under investigation by Delhi Police.
The video, recorded around 11 pm on July 24, captures a group of Nihang Sikhs walking alongside protesters before the situation suddenly turns chaotic. As the crowd moves through the area, one Nihang appears to begin swinging a stick, prompting people nearby to scatter in panic.
The minute-long footage shows another Nihang stepping into the centre of the crowd and performing a series of stick-wielding stunts. As onlookers rushed to move away, the performer continued the display before losing balance and falling to the ground.
The incident took place outside the Bank of Baroda near Parliament Street, where security has been significantly tightened following the CJP’s July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march organised as part of the ongoing agitation over the NEET paper leak.
Police personnel have been deployed in large numbers across central Delhi, with movement restrictions in place around key locations.
Security has been intensified across central Delhi, with heavy police deployment and movement restrictions in place around key locations. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has also kept 18 Metro stations across central Delhi closed on Saturday morning. The move extends a fourth day of restrictions and has pushed many commuters towards road transport.
Delhi Police said they are examining the viral video to ascertain the circumstances under which the incident occurred and whether any offence was committed.
Members of the Sikh community, including Nihang Sikhs, had joined the protest in the national capital earlier this week in support of the demonstrators. They also organised a langar at the protest site, serving free meals to protesters and passers-by through Wednesday.
Panic broke out among people gathered for the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) Jantar Mantar protest on Friday night after a group of Nihang Sikhs were seen wielding sticks near Delhi's Parliament Street. The incident, captured in a viral video, is under investigation by Delhi Police.
The video, recorded around 11 pm on July 24, captures a group of Nihang Sikhs walking alongside protesters before the situation suddenly turns chaotic. As the crowd moves through the area, one Nihang appears to begin swinging a stick, prompting people nearby to scatter in panic.
The minute-long footage shows another Nihang stepping into the centre of the crowd and performing a series of stick-wielding stunts. As onlookers rushed to move away, the performer continued the display before losing balance and falling to the ground.
The incident took place outside the Bank of Baroda near Parliament Street, where security has been significantly tightened following the CJP’s July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march organised as part of the ongoing agitation over the NEET paper leak.
Police personnel have been deployed in large numbers across central Delhi, with movement restrictions in place around key locations.
Security has been intensified across central Delhi, with heavy police deployment and movement restrictions in place around key locations. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has also kept 18 Metro stations across central Delhi closed on Saturday morning. The move extends a fourth day of restrictions and has pushed many commuters towards road transport.
Delhi Police said they are examining the viral video to ascertain the circumstances under which the incident occurred and whether any offence was committed.
Members of the Sikh community, including Nihang Sikhs, had joined the protest in the national capital earlier this week in support of the demonstrators. They also organised a langar at the protest site, serving free meals to protesters and passers-by through Wednesday.
