Passports of people involved in violence during CJP protest may be cancelled: Delhi Police sources

- July 23, 2026
| By : PTI |

Police sources said authorities are considering recommending passport cancellation for those identified as being involved in violence during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest as the investigation continues

Protestors face off against paramilitary personnel near the barricade at Kerala House on July 20

People found directly involved in violence during the ongoing CJP protest may face cancellation of their passports, police sources said on Thursday.

The sources said the Delhi Police had begun identifying, through CCTV footage, video recordings and other technical evidence, the individuals who were directly involved in rioting and other acts of violence during the protest.

According to the sources, action for cancellation of passports may be initiated in accordance with the applicable legal provisions against those found to have actively participated in the violence.