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Delhi Police Detains 400 Protesters and Fortifies Jantar Mantar
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News18•10-10-2026, 13:40
Delhi Police Detains 400 Protesters and Fortifies Jantar Mantar
- •Over 400 protesters were detained during a massive security crackdown in Delhi.
- •Authorities deployed thousands of police personnel to block a banned rally demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
- •Central Delhi has been heavily fortified, with several metro stations shut down and movement restricted.
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Delhi Police executed a massive security crackdown by deploying thousands of personnel, detaining over 400 protesters, shutting down metro stations, and restricting movement to block a banned rally.
The protesters gathered to demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Protests at Jantar Mantar require prior permission from the competent authority submitted at least 10 days in advance, and gatherings are restricted to a maximum of 1,000 people.
