‘Look for men in turbans’: Food, first aid, refuge at Gurdwara, Sikh community help students protest at Jantar Mantar
Several Sikh volunteers have been spotted at the CJP protest site, Jantar Mantar. It is said over 10,000 people were fed last night as a part of sewa while gurdwaras have welcomed people across Delhi. Check details and videos.
Thousands of students aka cockroaches continue to protest at Jantar Mantar as Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its demand over alleged NEET paper leak. As several visuals from the protest site have taken over social media since Monday's Sansad Chalo march, a powerful message of compassion has emerged from the Sikh community.
Sikh volunteers perform sewa at Jantar Mantar
Several Sikh volunteers have been spotted at the protest site, distributing aid to students.
In new visuals, volunteers of Hemkunt Foundation were seen distributing dinner to students on Tuesday night. As per the organisation, burgers and water bottles were handed over to 10,000 people.
Quick answers to key questions
The Sikh community provided food, first aid, and shelter to students protesting at Jantar Mantar, notably through Gurdwaras like Bangla Sahib, which opened its doors to offer refuge and continuous langar.
Gurdwaras served as safe havens where students could find shelter, receive first aid, and access food, especially during chaotic moments when clashes with police occurred.
Volunteers were active in distributing food, providing first aid, and ensuring students had a safe place to rest, with organizations like the Hemkunt Foundation and Sachkhand Foundation leading these efforts.
Yes, you should look for individuals wearing turbans in the crowd for assistance, as they are part of the Sikh community offering help including food, medical aid, and shelter.
Food provided included items like burgers, pizzas, and vegetarian thalis, with several organizations and community members delivering meals to meet the needs of the protesting students.
“1000s of students got first aid, shelter, and a place to wash up at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib since last evening. Langar and tea haven’t stopped once. The house of Guru Nanak opened its doors again- Rakab Ganj Sahib and gurdwaras across Delhi did the same,” posted the Community Development Director Harteerath Singh Ahluwalia on X.
The Sachkhand Foundation organised a pizza langar as part of its sewa at Jantar Mantar. Several videos of their initiative have gone viral on social media.
Shelter, aid and protection from police
Reaching out to students, a video of the organisation announced: “Yaha par ek sabse appeal hai choti si ki agar aapko koi bhi dikkat pareshani ho rahi hai. Aapko khana chahiye, police ka dar lag raha hai, aapko shelter chahiye, kuch bhi requirement hai ya aapko help chahiye, puri bheed me se aap paghdi dekh lena pakka help mil jayegi (I have one small request for everyone here. If you're facing any difficulty or problem—if you need food, if you're afraid of the police, if you need shelter, or if you have any other requirement or need any kind of help—just look for people wearing a turban in the crowd. You will definitely receive help.”
Bangla Sahib offers refuge
On Monday, the protest took a violent turn as police were seen chasing and dispersing protesters across central Delhi. In rescue, gates of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib opened to hundreds of youths as they fled from lathi charge, tear gas and chaos during the 20th July March.
Reportedly, those who were given shelter at the gurdwara slept in its common area. Langar continued to serve food to everyone who came.
"Everyone is welcome here. The common area and langar are open to everybody," Paramjit Singh Chandhok, Chief Advisor to the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, said on Tuesday.
Aftermath of 20th July
Meanwhile, Delhi Police has registered 10 FIRs in connection with the protests organised by CJP, reported news agency ANI.
According to officials, four FIRs were registered at the Parliament Street police station while three were lodged at the Connaught Place police station. Additionally, one FIR each has been registered at the Mandir Marg, Barakhamba Road, and Kartavya Path police stations.
It is said that these FIRs pertain to different incidents and matters related to the maintenance of public order during the protest.
Investigations into all the registered cases are currently underway .
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