Police Find 989 Protesters with Criminal Records in Delhi's Jantar Mantar

The police carried out a verification exercise after a violent protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, screening 989 participants. Authorities identified criminal records among the screened, including serious offences such as murder, rape and robbery. The exercise was part of a broader investigation into the violence that left many injured during the protest. Officials said the data would help investigators focus on individuals with prior criminal antecedents and support the ongoing probe.