Delhi protest: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee released from detention
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was released from police detention following a massive security crackdown in Delhi during protests against the Election Commission. Thousands of protesters and several opposition leaders were detained to prevent the demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
Why it matters
The mass detention of political figures and activists underscores significant tensions between the government and opposition regarding electoral processes.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was released by the Crime Branch, Gurugram, around 2 a.m. on Sunday (October 11, 2026).
Follow the Anti-CEC protest updates on October 11, 2026.
A spokesperson for the Gurugram police has said that no charges were pressed against him.
"He can be detained again, or further legal action might be taken if he tries to go to Jantar Mantar despite prohibitory orders," a police source said.
Mr. Rathee was detained from his residence in Gurugram's Sector 56 on Saturday (October 10) as police stepped up security across the national capital to prevent protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar for a demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities related to the SIR.
The detention came amid an unprecedented security clampdown in Delhi, where more than 7,000 protesters were detained at multiple locations, police sources said.
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