The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) has alleged that Delhi Police attempted to disrupt climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s protest by using tear gas and other crowd-control measures ahead of the planned “Sansad Chalo” (March to Parliament) demonstration.
What CJP has claimed
- CJP alleged that police deployed tear gas shells near the protest site to disperse demonstrators before the scheduled march to Parliament.
- The organization said the action was intended to prevent protesters from proceeding with the Sansad Chalo march.
- It also criticized the police response, calling it disproportionate and raising concerns over the treatment of peaceful protesters.
Police and official position
- At the time of reporting, Delhi Police maintained that security measures were taken to maintain law and order and regulate public gatherings in the area.
- Officials have not publicly confirmed CJP’s allegation that tear gas was used specifically to derail the protest.
Background
The developments come amid Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing protest over issues related to Ladakh, including demands for constitutional safeguards and greater protections for the region. Earlier the same day, the Delhi High Court declined to grant interim relief in a petition seeking his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital, allowing him to remain under treatment while the case proceeds.
As of now, the claim that tear gas was used specifically to derail the protest remains an allegation by CJP. Authorities have not officially corroborated that characterization.
