New Delhi, July 23 -- The police investigation into the violence that followed Monday's "Chalo Sansad" march has so far led to the registration of 10 first information reports (FIRs), officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday, adding that their initial investigation is pointing to the protests involving a "pre-planned mobilisation strategy" using WhatsApp groups and an encrypted messaging application, the carrying of pepper spray and other weapons, and a "deliberate decision" to proceed with the march despite repeated warnings about the risk of a stampede.

Three police officers aware of the investigation, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the cases are currently registered against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as an ...