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Delhi Police Detain Man Over Jantar Mantar Protest Posters
A protest is planned at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for October 10.
The groups organising it want to demonstrate against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Police detained a man who was allegedly carrying posters about the protest.
Police said they were taking steps to prevent problems and pointed to rules restricting gatherings in parts of Delhi.
Organisers and political groups said police were also contacting or detaining people who might attend.
The police have not confirmed those allegations in the report.
They said their actions were precautionary.
The protest organisers said they would still take part.
Delhi Police detained a man in South Delhi after he was allegedly found with posters urging people to attend an October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar.
The protest was called by the Cockroach Janta Party and the All India Students’ Association against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar; several Opposition parties were also expected to join.
Police said they were taking precautionary measures and cited prohibitory orders under Section 163 in Central and New Delhi.
CJP, AAP and Left groups alleged that police were detaining members, visiting homes and seeking information about activists planning to travel to the protest.
Police sources said they were investigating whether posters had been printed and distributed across Delhi; senior officers said the measures were intended to prevent untoward incidents.
- Who
- Delhi Police detained a man; the planned protest was called by the Cockroach Janta Party and the All India Students’ Association.
- What
- A man was detained over posters inviting people to an October 10 protest; groups also alleged wider police action against prospective attendees.
- Where
- South Delhi and Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
- When
- Thursday; the protest was scheduled for October 10.
- Why
- The protest was called against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police said their measures were intended to prevent untoward incidents and cited prohibitory orders.
Groups alleging a crackdown
Police explanation
Detentions and contact with activists
Groups alleging a crackdown
CJP, AAP and Left groups alleged that members were being detained or contacted, and that police were seeking information about people travelling to the protest.
Police explanation
Senior Delhi Police officers said they were taking necessary precautionary measures; the report does not include a specific police response to each allegation.
Purpose of police measures
Groups alleging a crackdown
CJP and SFI described the reported actions as intimidation and said they would not withdraw from the protest.
Police explanation
Police said the measures were intended to prevent untoward incidents and cited prohibitory orders restricting gatherings in parts of Delhi.
Key facts
- Planned protest date
- October 10
- Planned location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Organisers named
- Cockroach Janta Party and All India Students’ Association
- Protest subject
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Detention location
- Outside a college in South Delhi
- Police order cited
- Section 163 prohibitory orders in Central and New Delhi
Quotes
Students’ Federation of India
Student organisation that alleged police intimidation ahead of the protest.
“It’s 1 am and the Delhi Police is illegally breaking into our North Zone Coordinator Mohan Yadav’s house in South Extension. They are also misbehaving with his wife. They have two small kids who are currently traumatised.”
indianexpress.com
“Delhi Police is calling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers and demanding their locations. Ahead of the protest scheduled at Jantar Mantar on October 10, AAP workers are being detained in large numbers.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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