Jantar Mantar protest escalates with swords, chanting, metro closures and police denial of crackdown

On July 23, demonstrators gathered at Jantar Mantar and, in a stark display, carried swords while chanting religious slogans, a scene described by on‑site reports as a heightened and potentially dangerous turn in the protest.

Metro services hit as protests block routes

City officials ordered the shutdown of 17 Delhi Metro stations after protestors obstructed access routes, leading to prolonged traffic snarls on major arteries and complaints from commuters about the sudden disruption.

Political leaders rally and police refute crackdown claims

Gurnam Singh Chaduni, a prominent farmer leader, voiced his backing for the student movement and announced plans to travel to Jantar Mantar the following day, signalling broader agrarian solidarity with the protest.

In response to speculation about a police clampdown, Delhi police issued a statement denying any such action, insisting that law‑enforcement measures remained proportionate and focused on maintaining public order.