Delhi Police have decided not to register a case against a minor girl accused of using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, according to sources.

The development follows the filing of a Zero FIR by Noida Police over the viral video. The FIR had identified the accused as a 25-year-old woman. However, the girl later clarified through a public apology video that she is 15 years old and claimed she made the remarks after being influenced by others present at the protest.

Minor apologises for remarks

In her apology video, the teenager admitted that her comments were unacceptable and expressed remorse.

She said she was only 15 years old and described the incident as her “first and last mistake.” She apologised to the country and sought forgiveness, adding that she felt deeply ashamed of her actions.

PM Modi appeals for forgiveness

Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had forgiven the “misguided children” who abused him and appealed to society not to seek punitive action against them.

In an Instagram reel, he said that dragging such children through legal proceedings would not improve the situation and urged people to accept his decision to forgive them.

Mother seeks cancellation of FIR

Following the Prime Minister’s remarks, the girl’s mother thanked him for showing compassion and requested that the FIR registered against her daughter under an incorrect name and age be withdrawn.

She said the Prime Minister had given her daughter a “new life” and appealed for the cancellation of the case.

The mother also urged the government to restrict access to social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook for children below the age of 18, arguing that minors can be easily influenced and should focus on their education instead of participating in protests.

Background of the CJP protest

The incident occurred during the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar, which continued for more than five weeks over the alleged NEET paper leak. The agitation drew support from thousands of people, primarily students.

The protest concluded last month after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the government agreed to several of the group’s demands, including assurances of no coercive action against protesters.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday questioned actors Vivek Oberoi and R. Madhavan over residing in Dubai despite publicly praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led central government.

Addressing an event organised by the Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena, the student wing of the MNS, in Mumbai, Thackeray criticised the Centre and claimed that many industrialists had left the country over the years.

Raj Thackeray questions actors over Dubai residence

During his speech, Thackeray referred to Vivek Oberoi, who portrayed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2019 biographical film based on the Prime Minister’s life, and questioned why he now lives in Dubai.

He also mentioned actor R. Madhavan, saying that if those who praise the Prime Minister believe India has progressed significantly under his leadership, they should explain why they have chosen to reside abroad with their families.

Thackeray further alleged that actors participate in government-backed projects in India before returning overseas.

While responding to similar questions in the past, R. Madhavan has said he relocated to Dubai during the Covid-19 pandemic to support his son’s swimming career. Vivek Oberoi has previously stated that he moved to Dubai to expand his business interests.

Comments on language used during CJP protests

The MNS chief also commented on the abusive language used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

Referring to the Prime Minister’s recent appeal that “misguided children” should be forgiven and guided in the right direction, Thackeray said he agreed that abusive language should not be used against anyone. However, he added that members and supporters of the BJP should also refrain from using similar language against political opponents.

He alleged that BJP troll groups have targeted several leaders and public figures, including Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and members of the Thackeray family. According to him, trolling has discouraged many actors from expressing their views publicly.

Thackeray said that respect should be maintained in political discourse and that abusive language directed at anyone should be avoided.

Says NEET issue became trigger for wider discontent

Speaking about the ongoing CJP protests, Raj Thackeray said the alleged NEET paper leak issue served as the immediate trigger, but the large public response reflected broader grievances that had accumulated over the years.

The West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) has alleged that a suspected operative linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) planned to infiltrate the recent CJP protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar while posing as a police officer. Investigators also claim the accused had been tasked with gathering intelligence on the movements of the state’s chief minister.

The accused, identified as Hamim Mondal, was arrested from Purba Bardhaman district. According to STF officials, he was allegedly acting on instructions from Pakistan-based handlers and is now in 14-day STF custody as the investigation continues.

STF alleges plan to infiltrate protest in police uniform

Addressing a press conference, STF Inspector General Gaurav Sharma said Pakistani handlers had instructed Mondal to enter the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar dressed in a police uniform and create unrest.

The agency further alleged that Mondal had been assigned to monitor the chief minister’s movements and gather information about locations where security arrangements could be comparatively weak. Officials described the chief minister as one of the intended targets, according to the investigation.

The STF said questioning of Mondal has also helped investigators identify links to several suspected handlers associated with the JeM network.

Girlfriend arrested as probe uncovers alleged honeytrap links

The investigation also led to the arrest of Arpita Sarkar from Jharkhand. According to the STF, the two had allegedly conspired to honeytrap and kidnap the son of state minister Umesh Ray to extort money from the family.

Officials alleged that the duo was working at the behest of Pakistan-based handlers connected to the Shahzad Bhatti gang.

Police claimed Sarkar had allegedly honeytrapped several influential individuals, including politicians, to collect information that was later shared with Mondal. Investigators said WhatsApp chats recovered during the probe revealed alleged links to Pakistan.

Social media trail helped investigators

According to the STF, investigators recovered international SIM cards issued in the United Kingdom and Mexico from the accused. The agency suspects these were used for encrypted communication with handlers and sleeper cells.

Officials also said an examination of Mondal’s mobile phone and social media activity suggested he had been radicalised online before allegedly coming into contact with Pakistan-based operatives.

The STF identified suspected handlers by the aliases “Rana”, “Uzair”, “Abid Jatt 333”, and “Hamad”, who are believed to be associated with the Shahzad Bhatti gang. The group is alleged to be involved in radicalisation, terror recruitment and narco-terror activities.

Investigators said Mondal and Sarkar first connected through Instagram and had been in a relationship for around four years. The probe reportedly began after the STF traced Sarkar’s social media accounts during an investigation into the alleged honeytrap case, eventually leading officers to Mondal.

The agency said efforts are continuing to determine the full extent of the suspected network and identify any additional members or cross-border connections. Officials added that further details cannot be disclosed at this stage because of the sensitivity of the investigation.