Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Eight, Including Sadhus, Detained Near Rahul Gandhi's Residence
Some people wanted to hold a protest near the home of an important Indian leader named Rahul Gandhi.
Rahul Gandhi leads the party that is not in power in India's parliament.
The area near his house is a high-security zone, so protests are not allowed there.
A group of sadhus, who are holy people, tried to protest anyway.
Some of the people in the group were women.
Police officers stopped them to keep the area safe and orderly.
At least eight people were taken by the police, which is called being detained.
The police said they acted to prevent any breaking of the law.
Being detained means the people had to go with the police.
Everyone was stopped before anything unsafe happened.
At least eight people, including sadhus, were detained near Rahul Gandhi's residence on Friday.
The group attempted to stage a demonstration in a high-security area despite restrictions.
Women protesters were among the group of sadhus, police said.
Police personnel intervened to prevent a breach of law and order.
Rahul Gandhi is the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
- Who
- At least eight protesters, including sadhus and women, and Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
- What
- Eight people, including sadhus, were detained after attempting to stage a protest near Gandhi's residence despite restrictions.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- In a high-security area near Rahul Gandhi's residence.
- Why
- Police said they intervened to prevent a breach of law and order.
- Number detained
- At least 8 people
- Protesters
- Sadhus, including women
- Location
- High-security area near Rahul Gandhi's residence
- Key figure
- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
- Reason for action
- Protest held despite restrictions; police acted to prevent law and order breach
- Day of incident
- Friday