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Crime
Dalit Student’s Father Attacked During Jantar Mantar Protest Over Paper Leak Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 01:47 PM
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During a demonstration at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over a paper‑leak controversy, the father of Dalit student Nishu Azad was assaulted by protesters.
Delhi’s historic Jantar Mantar became the scene of a violent incident on Saturday as demonstrators gathered to protest a recent paper‑leak scandal. The crowd, composed largely of students and activists, sought to press the authorities for a transparent inquiry into the alleged breach.
Amid the agitation, Sanjay, the father of Dalit student Nishu Azad, was reportedly pulled into the fray and physically assaulted by a group of protesters. Eyewitnesses said the attack occurred near the main protest area, where tensions had risen after chants demanding accountability.
Police personnel on site intervened promptly, detaining several individuals suspected of involvement and providing medical assistance to Sanjay, who sustained minor injuries. The Delhi Police have registered a case of assault and are investigating the incident as part of a broader inquiry into the protest’s conduct.
The episode adds to a series of confrontations linked to the paper‑leak issue, which has sparked widespread student unrest across the capital. Authorities have urged calm and reiterated their commitment to a fair investigation into both the leak and the recent assault.
Amid the agitation, Sanjay, the father of Dalit student Nishu Azad, was reportedly pulled into the fray and physically assaulted by a group of protesters. Eyewitnesses said the attack occurred near the main protest area, where tensions had risen after chants demanding accountability.
Police personnel on site intervened promptly, detaining several individuals suspected of involvement and providing medical assistance to Sanjay, who sustained minor injuries. The Delhi Police have registered a case of assault and are investigating the incident as part of a broader inquiry into the protest’s conduct.
The episode adds to a series of confrontations linked to the paper‑leak issue, which has sparked widespread student unrest across the capital. Authorities have urged calm and reiterated their commitment to a fair investigation into both the leak and the recent assault.