Delhi Police have launched a crackdown on social media posts that allegedly used crude and abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the recent agitation led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Several platforms have received police notices, resulting in the removal of most flagged videos, comments, and posts. A dedicated police team is reportedly monitoring content regularly and issuing fresh notices for any new material, requesting platforms to act swiftly, reports NDTV.
The police action follows the conclusion of a 37-day student protest that ended on Saturday. The agitation was called off after the government agreed to key CJP demands, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Following Pradhan’s exit, Abhijeet Dipke-led CJP presented further demands, which included Rs1 crore compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide, a public apology from Rapid Action Force and police, and the withdrawal of all FIRs against student protesters.
Speaking at Constitution Club, CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said the agitation was being withdrawn “in good faith” with the understanding that agreed terms would be executed within the specified timelines.
According to CJP’s Ranka, the government has agreed to compensate the families of deceased aspirants and withdraw FIRs against all protesters and organisers across India.
The row began in early May due to public anger over NEET paper leak, eventually evolving into a broader demand for exam system reform.
The CJP, founded in May by former AAP functionary Dipke, initiated an open-ended sit-in at Jantar Mantar on 20 June. The movement gained significant momentum after activist Sonam Wangchuk joined on 28 June.
Tensions reached a peak during the CJP’s “Sansad Chalo March” on 20 July, when police used tear gas and baton charges. The confrontation resulted in injuries to both protesters and officers, with clips of the police action spreading widely online. While the protest has ended, the CJP has not yet responded to reports regarding the police crackdown on social media.
