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Delhi Police Clamp Down on Protest, Detain Over 150 Demonstrators
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 04:32 PM
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Police cordoned the stretch from Connaught Place to the Parliament corridor in Delhi, arresting more than 150 protesters during a demonstration that had drawn crowds.
On Tuesday, Delhi police set up a tight cordon along the route from Connaught Place to the Parliament corridor, where a protest had gathered. The authorities moved swiftly to clear the area, detaining more than 150 demonstrators in the process. Police officials said they were maintaining public order and preventing any potential escalation. The arrests were carried out in accordance with the rules governing public gatherings in the capital.
The protest, which had attracted a sizable crowd, was part of a broader series of demonstrations across the city. While the police maintained that the operation was routine, opposition groups expressed concerns over the heavy‑handed approach.
No injuries were reported, and the detained protesters were taken to police stations for questioning. The incident has sparked debate over the balance between civil liberties and security in Delhi’s political landscape.
The protest, which had attracted a sizable crowd, was part of a broader series of demonstrations across the city. While the police maintained that the operation was routine, opposition groups expressed concerns over the heavy‑handed approach.
No injuries were reported, and the detained protesters were taken to police stations for questioning. The incident has sparked debate over the balance between civil liberties and security in Delhi’s political landscape.