Following the conclusion of the CJP protest on July 25, 2026, which occurred after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister and the government pledged to address the remaining demands, a video has been shared on social media. This video is being presented as evidence of police action against CJP protesters.
However, an examination of the footage reveals individuals wearing winter clothing, which contradicts the claim that it was filmed after the July protest.
A reverse image search of the video led to an Instagram post from February 14, 2026, by “Jamia Times.” This post featured the same footage and stated that members of the All India Students’ Association (AISA) were allegedly subjected to threats and verbal abuse within Maurice Nagar Police Station, with police present.
Further investigation uncovered an ANI report detailing the same incident. According to the report, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) condemned the alleged mistreatment of AISA women leaders at the police station. AAP MP Sanjay Singh shared a video alleging that AISA leaders Anjali and Neha were verbally abused and humiliated in the presence of police officers.
Anjali, an AISA member featured in the viral clip, also posted on Instagram. She alleged that following an altercation during protests against the UGC Draft Regulations, where she claimed journalist Ruchi Tiwari was harassed, she faced harassment, including rape threats and the dissemination of her personal information. She also stated that she and other AISA members were abused and threatened when they approached the Maurice Nagar police station regarding the incident.
The altercation stemmed from protests against the UGC Draft Regulations, during which journalist Ruchi Tiwari reported being harassed. This led to conflicting claims from both sides. Anjali’s Instagram video also included segments of the widely shared footage, confirming its connection to this earlier incident and its lack of relation to police action against CJP protesters following their demonstration.
In conclusion, the claim that the viral video depicts police action against CJP protesters after the Jantar Mantar protest is false. The video predates the CJP demonstration and documents an incident involving AISA members at Maurice Nagar police station in February 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1. Does the viral video show police action on CJP protesters?
No, the video predates the CJP protest and is unrelated to the demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
Q2. When was the viral video originally recorded?
The footage first appeared in February 2026.
Q3. Why is the claim about police action on CJP protesters false?
The footage was available online months before the CJP protest concluded and has been identified as relating to an unrelated incident involving AISA members at Maurice Nagar Police Station.