Politics · India · 17 hrs ago
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee released after detention in Gurugram
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained at his home in Gurugram on October 10 and released by police around 2 a.m.
the next day.
Police said they had not charged him.
The detention came as police tightened security in Delhi to stop protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar.
Demonstrators were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities related to the SIR.
Police sources said more than 7,000 people were detained at several locations, including opposition leaders trying to join the protest.
Police said Rathee could be detained again or face further legal action if he goes to Jantar Mantar despite prohibitory orders.
A senior officer said police may file multiple cases over alleged assaults on officers during the protest.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was released by the Gurugram Crime Branch around 2 a.m. on October 11, 2026.
Police had detained him at his residence in Gurugram’s Sector 56 on October 10.
A Gurugram police spokesperson said no charges had been pressed against him.
A police source said Rathee could be detained again or face further legal action if he tried to go to Jantar Mantar despite prohibitory orders.
His detention came as police sought to prevent protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar for a demonstration demanding the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation.
- Who
- YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by Gurugram police and later released by the Crime Branch.
- What
- He was detained and released without charges being pressed.
- When
- He was detained on October 10, 2026, and released around 2 a.m. on October 11.
- Where
- At his residence in Sector 56, Gurugram.
- Why
- Police were stepping up security to prevent protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar for a demonstration.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
He can be detained again, or further legal action might be taken if he tries to go to Jantar Mantar despite prohibitory orders.
Police detained Rathee at his residence in Gurugram’s Sector 56.
The Gurugram Crime Branch released Rathee.
- Detention date
- October 10, 2026
- Release time
- Around 2 a.m. on October 11, 2026
- Detention location
- Sector 56, Gurugram
- Charges
- No charges were pressed against Rathee
- Protest destination
- Jantar Mantar
Sources
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