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20 Detained, Released After Jantar Mantar Protest
A group of people, including an 18-year-old student named Vansh, were detained by the police early Thursday after they gathered in a prohibited area while returning from a protest at Jantar Mantar.
The police verified their identities and examined their role in the protest before releasing them around 10 pm.
Vansh's father, Arvind, mentioned that Vansh had gone to the protest with friends to buy food for the protesters and was detained by the police.
20-25 people were detained by Delhi Police early Thursday.
They were detained for gathering in a prohibited area while returning from Jantar Mantar protest.
Their identities were verified, and their role in the protest was examined.
They were released around 10 pm from Lodhi Colony police station.
Among those detained was 18-year-old Vansh, a Class 12 student.
- Who
- 20-25 people, including an 18-year-old student named Vansh
- What
- Detention and subsequent release after a protest at Jantar Mantar
- Where
- Lodhi Colony police station, Delhi
- When
- Early Thursday
- Why
- Gathering in a prohibited area while returning from the protest
Protesters' Perspective
Police Perspective
Reason for Detention
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim they were peacefully returning from the protest site.
Police Perspective
Police state they were detained for gathering in a prohibited area.
Key facts
- Date of Incident
- Thursday
- Location
- Lodhi Colony police station
- Number of Detainees
- 20-25
- Time of Release
- 10 pm
- Notable Detainee
- Vansh, an 18-year-old student
Quotes
Senior police officer
Delhi Police officer overseeing the detentions
“We detained them as they had gathered in an area where gathering wasn’t allowed. We are verifying what they did during the protest”
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Sources
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