Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Protesters Detained Near Indian Parliament
On Monday, July 20, several protesters were detained near the Indian Parliament in areas like Mandi House and Jantar Mantar.
The police took action to stop the protesters from gathering and marching towards Parliament.
Security was very tight with many barricades and police officers.
The detained protesters will be released after being warned and checked for any past criminal records.
The protesters wanted to voice their concerns, but the authorities wanted to maintain peace and order.
At least seven protesters were detained near the Reserve Bank of India and other key locations in New Delhi.
Protesters were removed from areas like Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Jantar Mantar, and Parliament Street.
Security measures included multiple layers of barricading, heavy police deployment, and intensified vehicle checks.
Detained protesters were taken to different locations to prevent them from regrouping and disrupting law and order.
Protesters will be released after being issued warnings and verifying their antecedents.
- Who
- Protesters and Delhi Police personnel
- What
- Detention of protesters and heightened security measures
- When
- Monday, July 20
- Where
- New Delhi district, near Parliament
- Why
- To prevent protesters from assembling and marching towards Parliament
Protesters
Authorities
Right to Protest
Protesters
Protesters believe they have the right to assemble and voice their concerns near Parliament.
Authorities
Authorities argue that prohibitory orders and security measures are necessary to maintain law and order.
- Number of Detained
- At least seven
- Key Locations
- Reserve Bank of India, Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street
- Security Measures
- Multiple layers of barricading, heavy police deployment, intensified vehicle checks
- Purpose of Detention
- To prevent regrouping and disruption of law and order
- Release Condition
- After being issued warnings and verifying antecedents
