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Delhi Police Detain Opposition Leaders Amid 3,000-Strong Jantar Mantar Protest
✍️ TOI City
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM
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Delhi police arrested Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka as more than 3,000 people gathered at Jantar Mantar, while detaining over 600 individuals with criminal records to curb unrest.
Delhi police took into custody three opposition figures—Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka—when a crowd of more than 3,000 assembled at Jantar Mantar to stage a protest. The police said the arrests were part of a broader effort to prevent potential disturbances.
In addition to the three leaders, authorities detained over 600 individuals who have prior criminal records, aiming to pre‑empt any escalation of the demonstration. Law enforcement officials did not disclose the specific charges against the detained persons.
Former Chief Justice of India spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya responded publicly, mocking the detained leaders and condemning the police action. Dahiya also asserted his right to recite poetry, emphasizing his freedom of expression despite the crackdown.
The incident underscores the heightened tension between protest groups and law‑enforcement agencies in the capital, as authorities continue to monitor large‑scale gatherings closely.
In addition to the three leaders, authorities detained over 600 individuals who have prior criminal records, aiming to pre‑empt any escalation of the demonstration. Law enforcement officials did not disclose the specific charges against the detained persons.
Former Chief Justice of India spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya responded publicly, mocking the detained leaders and condemning the police action. Dahiya also asserted his right to recite poetry, emphasizing his freedom of expression despite the crackdown.
The incident underscores the heightened tension between protest groups and law‑enforcement agencies in the capital, as authorities continue to monitor large‑scale gatherings closely.