Delhi Police Identifies 2873 People With Criminal Records at CJP Parliament March, Says Report
A Delhi Police surveillance exercise using facial recognition technology and crime database matching has identified 2,873 people with criminal records among those who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student protest during the Parliament March on 20 July, according to findings accessed by CNN-News18. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
According to the report, police analysed images captured during the protest and matched them with existing criminal databases as part of the investigation.
Police Report Serious Criminal Antecedents
According to Delhi Police records cited in the report:
- 2,873 individuals were identified as having criminal records.
- 989 people reportedly had serious criminal antecedents.
The report states that these cases included allegations relating to:
- Murder
- Attempt to murder
- Robbery
- Dacoity
- Snatching
- Arms Act offences
- NDPS Act cases
- Rape
- Molestation
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act cases
Investigators reportedly found that several individuals had multiple criminal cases registered against them.
📊 Reported Police Findings
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals identified with criminal records | 2,873 |
| Individuals with serious criminal antecedents | 989 |
| Technology used | Facial recognition & crime database matching |
| Event | CJP-led Parliament March, 20 July |
Police Express Concern Over Alleged Infiltration
According to police sources quoted in the report, the findings have raised concerns that organised criminal elements may have entered the protest, which had been presented as a peaceful student demonstration.
Officials reportedly believe that the presence of individuals with criminal backgrounds may have increased the risk of:
- Violence
- Vandalism
- Public disorder
- Threats to public safety
Police sources also expressed concern over the reported presence of individuals accused in cases involving crimes against women and children, particularly during a large public gathering.
Investigation Continues
The findings form part of the Delhi Police’s ongoing investigation into the events surrounding the 20 July Parliament March. Authorities have not publicly stated whether the identification of individuals with criminal records establishes involvement in any offences committed during the protest.
Key Highlights
- Delhi Police reportedly used facial recognition technology and crime database matching after the 20 July protest.
- According to the report, 2,873 participants were identified as having criminal records.
- 989 individuals reportedly had serious criminal antecedents.
- Police sources expressed concern that organised criminal elements may have infiltrated the protest.
- The findings are part of the ongoing investigation into the CJP-led Parliament March.
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