Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Delhi Police Detain Reservation Protesters As Jantar Mantar Crowd Swells
A group of people gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to protest caste-based reservation.
They called their campaign “Reservation Hatao.”
The protesters also raised concerns about the University Grants Commission and SC-ST policies.
They said their demonstration was peaceful.
Delhi Police and the Rapid Action Force detained several people.
Videos showed officers taking protesters to police vehicles.
The exact number of detained protesters was not known.
Police had earlier denied permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar and approved Ramlila Ground instead.
Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force personnel detained several protesters at Jantar Mantar.
The demonstration opposed caste-based reservation and raised concerns about the existing reservation system.
Protesters said they were holding a peaceful demonstration concerning UGC and SC-ST policies.
Visuals showed security personnel taking protesters into custody and moving them toward police vehicles.
The exact number of detainees was not immediately clear; police had previously denied permission for the Jantar Mantar protest.
- Who
- Protesters, Delhi Police, and Rapid Action Force personnel were involved.
- What
- Several protesters were detained during a demonstration against caste-based reservation.
- When
- Friday, August 21, 2026.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar in Delhi, India.
- Why
- The protesters opposed caste-based reservation and raised concerns about the existing system, UGC, and SC-ST policies.
Protesters’ position
Police action
Nature of the demonstration
Protesters’ position
Protesters said they were holding a peaceful demonstration against caste-based reservation and related policies.
Police action
Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force personnel moved in and detained several people at the protest site.
Protest location
Protesters’ position
Protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar as the crowd grew.
Police action
Delhi Police had previously denied permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar and instead approved a gathering at Ramlila Ground.
- Protest name
- “Reservation Hatao” protest
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Main issue
- Caste-based reservation
- Authorities involved
- Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force
- Detentions
- Several protesters were detained
- Number detained
- The exact number was not immediately clear
- Alternative venue
- Police had granted a no-objection certificate for a gathering at Ramlila Ground