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Delhi Police Detain Tibetan Protesters During Xi Jinping’s India Visit
About 50 people protested Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India.
The protest happened near Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The protesters belonged to Tibetan groups.
They criticized China’s policies in Tibet and carried signs against Xi.
Delhi Police reportedly detained the protesters.
A short video shows officers taking some people away.
However, the video has not been independently checked and does not show everything that happened.
Xi was visiting India for the BRICS Summit and also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Their meeting focused on improving relations between India and China, while the protest showed that disagreements about Tibet remain.
Around 50 Tibetan protesters were reportedly taken into custody by Delhi Police near Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Members of the Tibetan Youth Congress and Students for a Free Tibet protested Xi Jinping’s visit for the 18th BRICS Summit.
Protesters raised concerns about China’s policies in Tibet and carried banners, including one reading “Xi Jinping = Genocide.”
The demonstration took place late Saturday, September 12, while Xi was in New Delhi and meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A circulating 42-second video shows police detaining protesters, but it has not been independently verified and does not show the full demonstration.
- Who
- Members of the Tibetan Youth Congress and Students for a Free Tibet were reportedly detained by Delhi Police.
- What
- The groups held a protest against Xi Jinping’s visit and China’s policies in Tibet; around 50 people were reportedly taken into custody.
- Where
- Near Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- When
- Late Saturday, September 12, during Xi Jinping’s visit to India for the 18th BRICS Summit.
- Why
- The protesters sought to raise concerns about China’s policies in Tibet and human-rights issues.
Tibetan Protesters’ Position
India-China Engagement
Tibet policy
Tibetan Protesters’ Position
The protesting groups criticized China’s policies in Tibet and raised human-rights concerns, including through banners directed at Xi Jinping.
India-China Engagement
The articles do not provide a detailed official response from China or Delhi Police to the protesters’ Tibet-related claims.
Xi Jinping’s India visit
Tibetan Protesters’ Position
The protesters opposed Xi Jinping’s visit and demonstrated during his attendance at the BRICS Summit.
India-China Engagement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping discussed improving India-China relations, border peace, trade and broader bilateral cooperation.
Police action
Tibetan Protesters’ Position
Protesters were reportedly detained as police managed the gathering near Bharat Mandapam.
India-China Engagement
The available video shows officers escorting and holding protesters, but it does not show the complete sequence or establish the reason for each detention.
Key facts
- Reported detentions
- Around 50 protesters
- Police force
- Delhi Police
- Protesting groups
- Tibetan Youth Congress and Students for a Free Tibet
- Location
- Near Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Video length
- Approximately 42 seconds
- Verification status
- The circulating video has not been independently verified by FPJ
Quotes
Tibetan protesters
Protesters demonstrating against China’s policies in Tibet and Xi Jinping’s visit
“Xi Jinping = Genocide.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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