Brief
Delhi police detain nearly 1,000 protesters at Jantar Mantar
The protest, aimed at demanding the CEC's resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities, ended with mass arrests and later releases.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Delhi police detained almost 1,000 people, including political leaders and civil‑society activists, during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on Friday, according to a PTI report cited by News18.
What happened
Police said more than 700 protesters were initially taken into custody from Jantar Mantar and nearby areas, a figure that later rose to nearly 1,000 as the day progressed. The demonstrators had gathered without permission to demand Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and a mass deletion of voters. Around 5,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed across the Lutyens’ zone, with more than ten companies of paramilitary forces added to the security detail. Barricades were erected around Jantar Mantar and surrounding roads, and drones were used to monitor crowds.
What the reports add
The report lists a range of detainees: AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi, Sanjay Singh, Kuldeep Kumar, Jarnail Singh and Sanjeev Jha; AISA national president Neha Bora; activist Yogendra Yadav; RJD MP Manoj Jha; CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandesh; AISA national general secretary Prasenjeet Kumar; Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib; NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar; and DYFI national president A A Rahim. Some were taken to Fatehpur Beri police station, others to Dwarka Sector 23, Karawal Nagar, Badarpur and additional stations. Several were released later at different times, and Sanjay Singh posted a video on X showing himself exiting a police station with Bharadwaj and Jarnail Singh.
What was said
The article does not contain direct quotations; it only attributes the information to police sources and the PTI wire.
How it came about
Police said they had received intelligence that 4,000‑5,000 people might gather, prompting the large deployment and pre‑emptive security measures. The protest was organized without official permission, and prohibitory orders had already been imposed in the New Delhi district.
Key facts
- Delhi police detained nearly 1,000 protesters at Jantar Mantar (news18.com)
- Detained individuals included AAP leaders, AISA officials, and civil‑society activists (news18.com)
- Around 5,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed for the operation (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “Delhi Police detains nearly 1,000 protesters during Jantar Mantar protest”
