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Jantar Mantar Protest: Viral video shows police serving hot food to detainees, sparking social media debate.
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News18•12-10-2026, 19:13
Jantar Mantar Protest: Viral video shows police serving hot food to detainees, sparking social media debate.
- •A protest was held on October 10 at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, leading to several detentions by Delhi Police.
- •A video by social media content creator Kavya Karnatac showed police personnel serving hot food directly to detainees at a table.
- •The footage sparked a major debate on social media, with some questioning the validity of human rights violation claims made by protesters.
- •While some users viewed the food service as a sign of proper care, others argued that providing basic meals does not negate other potential mistreatment during detention.
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A viral video shared by content creator Kavya Karnatac sparked a debate after showing Delhi Police personnel serving hot food to detained protesters on October 10, 2026, challenging claims of human rights violations.
The protest was organized to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and to protest against the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list.
The Delhi Police did not grant permission for the protest, stepped up security in several capital areas, and subsequently detained a large number of protesters, including content creator Kavya Karnatac in the Dhaula Kuan area.
