Dhruv Rathee, CJP leaders released after detention amid Delhi protest crackdown
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and several activists were released following their detention during a large-scale police crackdown in Delhi. Authorities detained over 7,000 protesters who were attempting to gather at Jantar Mantar to demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Why it matters
The mass detention of protesters and high-profile figures highlights significant civil unrest and growing tensions regarding the integrity of electoral processes in India.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, Ratna Singh and Saurav Das have been released after being detained amid a security crackdown in Delhi. Police sources said over 7,000 protesters were detained as authorities prevented demonstrators from reaching Jantar Mantar to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral-roll irregularities.
Published - October 11, 2026 03:32 pm IST
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