Police Detain Protesters at Nagpur’s Samvidhan Square During CJP Demonstration
Police launched a major late-night operation at Samvidhan Square on Tuesday, detaining several protesters participating in a demonstration organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). The agitators had gathered in large numbers to demand the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following widespread allegations of examination irregularities and paper leaks in national competitive exams.
The protest drew a significant turnout of students, youth activists, and local supporters who assembled at the iconic landmark to voice their frustration with the Central Government. Protesters raised energetic slogans, carried banners, and called for urgent, systemic accountability to safeguard the future of the nation’s student community. However, as the crowd continued to swell late into the evening, authorities stepped in to maintain public order and prevent traffic disruption in the bustling area.
Heavy police deployment was witnessed across Samvidhan Square as security forces cordoned off key points around the site. Personnel moved in systematically to disperse the gathering, taking key organizers and active demonstrators into custody before shifting them away in waiting police vehicles. Despite the sudden crackdown and high tension between the officers and crowd members, officials reported that the situation remained completely under control due to the strict security arrangements put in place.
The local crackdown in Nagpur comes amid a broader national wave of student-led agitations over educational governance, which has seen growing participation from student unions and political groups across the country. Local authorities maintained a strong security presence at the site overnight to prevent any further escalation or unauthorized gatherings, while protest leaders condemned the police action, insisting that their movement for student rights and administrative transparency would continue despite the detainments.
