‘Beti Bachao Delhi Police Se!’: CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke on Neha Bora’s detention
Delhi Police detained AISA president Neha Bora and AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj during a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Protesters alleged procedural violations during the detention, while officials faced accusations of manhandling.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing political tensions and concerns regarding civil liberties and police conduct in India.
NEW DELHI: “Beti Bachao Delhi Police se!” CJP national convener Abhijeet Dipke tweeted on Sunday after AISA members claimed that the organisation’s national president Neha Bora was picked up by Delhi Police during a protest march near Jantar Mantar.Meanwhile, Delhi Police also detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, including Delhi unit president Saurabh Bhardwaj, as they marched towards India Gate to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demand his resignation.From inside the police bus, Bhardwaj accused officers of manhandling him during the detention. "They are picking me up and throwing me around like I am a football. They are standing there peacefully, yet these people are behaving so rudely towards them. What do these people think of the common man? If this is how they treat politicians and journalists, just imagine how they must treat the general public.
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