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Rajasthan Detains Protesters as Railways Cancel Twelve Trains
Some people in Rajasthan planned to travel to Delhi for a CJP protest.
Police reportedly took 24 people into preventive action, and similar action was alleged in other districts.
Two CJP organisers said police took them away, and one said he was pressured and his phone was taken.
A police officer said one organiser was only counselled and was brought home later that night.
Police denied that there had been a formal detention or an assault.
Railways also cancelled 12 trains and changed the times of two others.
Officials expected heavy traffic and possible roadblocks near two Delhi railway stations.
Passengers were advised to check train schedules before travelling.
Rajasthan police reportedly detained 24 people preparing to travel to Delhi for a CJP protest.
Police action was reported in Jaipur, with alleged detentions also reported in Sikar and Alwar.
CJP co-in-charge Deepak Baliyan and Ashutosh Ranka alleged they were taken away by police; Baliyan also alleged pressure, a scuffle and confiscation of his phone.
A police station house officer rejected the allegations, saying Baliyan was counselled and returned home around 2 a.m.; police denied formal detention or assault.
Railways cancelled 12 Rajasthan-linked trains and rescheduled two by five hours ahead of anticipated disruption around Delhi stations on October 10.
- Who
- Rajasthan police, people planning to attend a CJP protest, and Indian Railways.
- What
- Police reportedly took preventive action against 24 people; Railways cancelled 12 trains and rescheduled two.
- Where
- Jaipur and other parts of Rajasthan, with the protest planned in Delhi.
- When
- Police action was reported by Friday night; train changes were planned ahead of October 10.
- Why
- Police said the action was intended to maintain law and order; Railways cited expected traffic disruption near New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations.
Organisers' allegations
Police response
Treatment of Deepak Baliyan
Organisers' allegations
Baliyan alleged police took him from his home, pressured him not to attend the protest, confiscated his phone and were involved in a scuffle.
Police response
Station House Officer Chandrashekhar Sharma said Baliyan was taken for counselling related to Section 163 in Delhi and returned home around 2 a.m.; police denied formal detention or assault.
Treatment of Ashutosh Ranka
Organisers' allegations
Ranka alleged police forcibly took him away and assaulted him.
Police response
Police denied allegations of formal detention or assault.
Key facts
- People reportedly detained
- 24 people preparing to travel to Delhi
- Rail cancellations
- 12 trains operating to and from Rajasthan
- Rescheduled trains
- Two trains, each changed by five hours
- Reported police action
- Jaipur, with alleged similar action in Sikar and Alwar
- Anticipated disruption date
- October 10
- Delhi stations cited
- New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin
Sources
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