Murder, robbery, rape accused among 989 with criminal records at CJP's Jantar Mantar stir

Delhi Police have found that 989 of the 2,873 people examined in connection with violence during protesters’ march towards Parliament on July 20 had criminal antecedents in serious offences, according to a report submitted by Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar to the government.

The police investigation found that 101 people facing murder cases, 284 accused in dacoity and robbery cases, and 92 people booked in sexual assault and other offences against women and children were among those allegedly involved in the violence, repoted The Times of India.

Police said their investigation identified suspects who allegedly attacked personnel, threw stones, damaged government vehicles and vandalised public property during the protest. Sources said action, including arrests and further investigation, is likely to continue against those with criminal histories, while cases against students are expected to be dropped.