Police urged the public to rely on official information after viral claims alleged passports of CJP protesters could be revoked.
July 24, 2026: Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed reports claiming that authorities were planning to cancel the passports of protesters linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) agitation at Jantar Mantar. In a statement posted on X, the police described the reports as “misleading” and clarified that no such decision had been announced. Authorities also urged the public not to circulate unverified information and to rely only on official updates.
The clarification followed media reports suggesting that participants accused of violence during the July 20 “Chalo Sansad” march could face passport cancellation as part of the ongoing investigation. Those reports claimed investigators were identifying suspects using CCTV footage, mobile videos and other technical evidence, and that legal action, including possible passport revocation, was under consideration. Delhi Police, however, categorically denied these claims.
The controversy stems from clashes during the Chalo Sansad march, when protesters attempted to move towards Parliament during the Monsoon Session. Police used tear gas and lathi charges after demonstrators allegedly breached barricades, leaving both protesters and police personnel injured. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to resolve the standoff, with representatives of the CJP and Union ministers expected to hold talks at the Constitution Club of India in an attempt to address the protesters’ demands.