Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Jamia Students Allegedly Detained After Protest
Some people on social media said that students from Jamia Millia Islamia were taken by the police after they came back from a protest at Jantar Mantar.
The police said they had taken about 150 people into custody for checks and were verifying their identities.
It's not clear yet if the students were among those detained.
The police are still checking the details of each person before letting them go.
There were also many police around Delhi to keep things safe.
Social media posts claim Jamia Millia Islamia students were detained by Delhi Police after returning from a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Police sources say around 150 people were detained during security checks on Friday night.
Verification of the detainees' identities and backgrounds is underway.
It is unclear if the detained individuals include Jamia students.
Security remains tight in Delhi with heavy police deployment and checks in sensitive areas.
- Who
- Jamia Millia Islamia students and other protesters
- What
- Alleged detention of students by Delhi Police
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Verification of identities and backgrounds of detainees
Social Media Claims
Police Statement
Detention of Students
Social Media Claims
Social media posts claim Jamia Millia Islamia students were detained by Delhi Police while returning from a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Police Statement
Police sources state that around 150 people were detained during security checks on Friday night, and verification of their identities is underway.
- Date
- Saturday
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Detainees
- Around 150
- Protest Site
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)