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Crime
Delhi Police shares video of detained protesters being given chai, samosa and metro ride
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 06:17 AM
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A video released by Delhi Police shows officers providing tea, samosas and a metro ride to protesters who were taken into custody.
Delhi Police recently posted a video on its official channels that captures the handling of a group of protesters after they were taken into custody following a demonstration. The clip shows police personnel distributing cups of tea and plates of samosas to the detainees before escorting them to a nearby metro station.
In the footage, officers can be seen guiding the protesters onto the metro platform and ensuring they board the train safely. Police officials later explained that the refreshments and transport were provided to keep the detainees comfortable and to facilitate their orderly release, describing the measures as routine procedural assistance.
The video quickly circulated on social media, prompting mixed reactions. Some netizens questioned whether offering food and a ride to arrested individuals was appropriate, while others praised the gesture as a humane approach by law enforcement. No further details about the protest’s cause or the number of people detained were disclosed in the police statement.
In the footage, officers can be seen guiding the protesters onto the metro platform and ensuring they board the train safely. Police officials later explained that the refreshments and transport were provided to keep the detainees comfortable and to facilitate their orderly release, describing the measures as routine procedural assistance.
The video quickly circulated on social media, prompting mixed reactions. Some netizens questioned whether offering food and a ride to arrested individuals was appropriate, while others praised the gesture as a humane approach by law enforcement. No further details about the protest’s cause or the number of people detained were disclosed in the police statement.