The Sonia Sehrawat cockroach post row has put the Central Reserve Police Force in an uncomfortable spot. An Instagram Story allegedly shared from the Rapid Action Force Assistant Commandant’s account has triggered a political storm during the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protests in Delhi.

What Happened

The controversy began after a screenshot of an Instagram Story, said to have been posted from Sehrawat’s verified handle, started circulating widely online. The image showed a dead cockroach, a symbol closely tied to the CJP protest movement.

The story was deleted soon after it appeared, but screenshots had already travelled across platforms. By the time it vanished, the post had drawn attention from political commentators, protest supporters, and ordinary social media users alike.

Background of the CJP Protests

The Cockroach Janta Party protests emerged after students adopted the cockroach as a symbol of dissent, linked to allegations surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. The imagery, initially used to mock those accused of corruption in the examination process, has since become a rallying point for wider student-led demonstrations in the capital.

Given this context, the post attributed to Sehrawat was quickly read as a direct jab at the protesters rather than an unrelated personal share. That interpretation is what turned a routine Instagram Story into a matter of institutional concern for the CRPF.

CRPF Response to the Sonia Sehrawat Cockroach Post

According to officials familiar with the matter, the CRPF has taken note of the incident and is reviewing whether the post breached the force’s code of conduct on social media use. Personnel across the CRPF, including RAF officers, are expected to remain politically neutral both while on duty and in their personal online activity.

No disciplinary action has been announced so far. However, senior officials are likely to seek a formal explanation from Sehrawat regarding how the post came to be shared and whether it reflected her personal views on the ongoing protests.

Sources within the force stressed that the examination is at an early stage. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the Story was uploaded personally by Sehrawat or whether any formal proceedings have been opened against her.

Political Reactions and Criticism

Opposition leaders and supporters of the CJP protests reacted sharply once the screenshot began circulating. Several accused the officer of mocking peaceful demonstrators through the post, while others questioned whether uniformed personnel should be commenting on politically sensitive issues at all.

Some political leaders went further, calling on the CRPF to formally investigate the matter and take action if service regulations were found to have been violated. The demand added pressure on the force to respond publicly, even as it continues to examine the facts internally.

Officer’s Silence Adds to the Controversy

Sehrawat, who commands a considerable following on Instagram, has not issued any statement addressing the post or the reaction it generated. Her silence has done little to calm the debate, with many awaiting an official word either from her or from the CRPF.

The force itself has stopped short of confirming key details, including whether the account was compromised or whether the post was intentional. This lack of clarity has kept speculation alive across social media even days after the Story was taken down.

Conclusion

The Sonia Sehrawat cockroach post episode has reignited a familiar debate: how much personal expression uniformed personnel can exercise online without compromising institutional neutrality. As the CJP protests continue to shape political conversation in Delhi, the CRPF’s handling of this case is likely to be watched closely, both by political observers and by other security personnel navigating similar questions about social media conduct.

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