VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Gujarat launches Samras Vidya Setu campaign to bring 80,000 school dropouts back to classrooms ‘Jana Nayagan’: CM Vijay watches final film with Secretariat staff; special screening held in Chennai; tight security at venue Death Card: Scorpio Moon Triggers a Radical Life Reset Today Commonwealth Games 2026: India’s full schedule, dates and events IPL investment later, The Hundred continues to be a family affair Gujarat launches Samras Vidya Setu campaign to bring 80,000 school dropouts back to classrooms Meghan Markle makes a ‘huge adjustment’ amid Prince Harry’s UK trip, though ‘toeing the line isn’t in her nature’ One power word can change your mood; based on your birth date Tear gas, stones, bottles: Video shows late-night clash during CJP protest in Delhi NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Thursday has demanded the suspension of Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba following the circulation of a viral video purportedly showing him slapping a woman protester during the recent student demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.In a post on X, the official CJP account demanded strict action against the officer. “First, he needs to be suspended pending investigation and then charged for illegally assaulting a young peaceful protester,” it said.CJP also targeted Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, adding, “This is marginally more accountability than what Dharmendra Pradhan has faced even after 20 students died by suicide under his watch!”CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke earlier also alleged that Lamba had also assaulted activist Sonam Wanghchuk’s wife Geetanjali during the protest.”He is the same officer who climbed on the truck to hit Geetanjali Wangchuk before we all jumped in to save her. Later he grabbed her hair. Sandeep Lamba is not mentally fit to serve in the police,” Dipke claimed.Opposition demanded strict actionCongress general secretary KC Venugopal accused the Centre of sanctioning police excesses. “This is the true face of Amit Shah’s goons in uniform,” he wrote, alleging that police officers assaulted women students, removed their badges while beating protesters, and encouraged plain-clothed individuals to attack demonstrators.”This level of brazenness cannot happen without sanction from the very top. Amit Shah cannot continue in his post. He has blood on his hands,” Venugopal said.Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra also reacted strongly, saying the officer should face legal and social consequences. “No! He was not just doing his job! We need to name, shame and ensure social boycotts for each of these brutes and take them to court. First is Sandeep Lamba,” she posted, urging legal teams to begin proceedings against the officer.Fresh violence erupted during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest in the national capital on Wednesday evening with large numbers of protesters gathered at the site. The area was also packed with police personnel deployed before the chaos erupted.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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He wrote, “You are the one who has harmed the future of our youth the most.”He further alleged that the government had allowed the country’s education system to deteriorate. “You allowed and encouraged the total capture and destruction of our education system – and protected every person responsible for it,” Rahul Gandhi said.The leader of opposition in Lok Sabha also reiterated the demands raised by protesting students: “1. Sack Dharmendra Pradhan. 2. Apologise to the students. 3. Take action against those who assaulted them.”Rahul Gandhi’s remarks came shortly after PM Modi announced that fast-track courts would be established to ensure swift punishment for those involved in paper leaks.This came after PM Modi in a post on X wrote :”Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth! We have decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks.”He added that the authorities had been directed to take all necessary steps. “This continues our series of steps for safeguarding the interests of students. Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared,” PM Modi wrote.Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also criticised the Prime Minister over the announcement. He said PM Modi was avoiding a discussion in Parliament on the issue.”The PM does not have the courage to stand up in Parliament, speak and engage in serious debate like all his predecessors did when the occasion demanded,” Ramesh wrote on X.He claimed the Prime Minister’s social media post reflected pressure from the ongoing protests. “Actually, the post such as it is demonstrates that he is shaken and rattled,” Ramesh said. He also targeted the government over alleged irregularities, writing, “Vote Chori, Seat Chori, Chanda Chori, Exam Paper Chori…. the list goes on and on.”Protests over the NEET paper leak controversy continued in Delhi and several other cities. The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party has been demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, action against those responsible for the paper leak, and accountability from the Centre. Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI World DeskAt TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep you informed about the ever-evolving world, delivering a nuanced understanding of international affairs to our readers. 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Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regard. This continues our series of steps for safeguarding the interests of students.”He added: “Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared.”The announcement comes amid a prolonged student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over NEET paper leak fiasco.Meanwhile, the announcement comes days after Prime Minister Modi called the paper leak menace as a “ghor paap” (grave sin) and vowed strict action against those who “play with the future of youth.”The remarks were made during the NDA parliamentary party meeting and were later conveyed by parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju.According to Rijiju, the Prime Minister said the “NEET paper leak should not be an issue of partisan politics” as it is a “national issue and not a matter of one state or the Centre alone.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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