989 History-Sheeters Involved in Cockroach Protest Violence, Claims Delhi Police

Based on an analysis of 100 CCTV and viral social media videos from the 'Cockroach Protest' violence in Delhi, police investigations have identified 2,873 individuals, out of which 989 have previous criminal records involving serious crimes.

Key Highlights:
- Video Analysis: Police analyzed 100 videos from various protest sites to identify participants and cross-reference criminal databases.
- Breakdown of Prior Offenses:
- Murder: 101 individuals (with 42 facing multiple cases)
- Attempted Murder: 62 individuals
- Dacoity and Robbery: 284 individuals
- Rape: 61 individuals
- POCSO Act: 6 individuals
- Molestation of Women: 25 individuals
- Arms Act: 229 individuals
- Snatching: 135 individuals
- Kidnapping: 19 individuals
- NDPS (Drugs) Act: 67 individuals
- Habitual Offenders: The report highlights that a significant number of identified individuals are habitual offenders, with several facing 10 or more prior criminal cases.