'Law & order flouted': Neha Bora slams overnight detention of women over anti-SIR stir
AISA president Neha Bora has criticized Delhi Police for the overnight detention of protesters involved in the anti-SIR stir. She alleged that police violated legal protocols regarding the detention of women and denied her access to legal counsel.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about police conduct, civil liberties, and the treatment of political protesters in India.
NEW DELHI: All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora on Saturday questioned the overnight detention of protesters, over the anti-SIR stir, saying women ought to be released after sunset and alleging that police denied her access to a lawyer for hours.Bora was detained under preventive provisions on the evening of October 16 and released early Saturday after formal procedures under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act, Delhi Police said.“Under what authority is this justified? By what law or order is it permissible to keep detainees held in custody all night long? Legally, individuals, especially women, ought to be released after sunset, yet this is not happening,” Bora said.She alleged that police demanded her personal details but did not allow her to speak to or consult a lawyer for a long time. “Our lawyers spent 5–6 hours trying to reach me.
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