Indian Express Witnesses Delhi Police Detaining Over 30 Protesters
· India · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
More than 30 people were detained in a bus near RK Ashram on the second day of protests called by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi on October 10, 2026. Indian Express reporters observed police dragging protesters, including Bhavesh Joshi who said he was a student heading to his coaching centre, into buses despite the Supreme Court's order for free movement. One detainee alleged a Delhi Police personnel threatened to put their hand in his rear while forcing him into the bus. Protesters continued chanting slogans demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and were prevented from reaching Jantar Mantar. Nearly 7,000 people were detained the previous day, with most released by late night. Over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel remain deployed in Delhi for security arrangements.
Why it matters
Students and protesters in Delhi face arbitrary detention and alleged police brutality while exercising their right to peaceful assembly, undermining constitutional freedoms. The Supreme Court's intervention highlights judicial concern over unlawful restrictions on movement and assembly.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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