Neha Bora released, Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before SEM court: Delhi Police
AISA president Neha Bora was released from police custody following a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi. Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before a magistrate court.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions regarding the autonomy of the Election Commission of India and the use of preventive detention against student activists.
Neha Bora released, Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before SEM court: Delhi Police left AISA chief Neha Bora being detained by the police during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi on October 16, 2026. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6bpz5c/article71595233.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_16_2026_000427A.jpg Salman Ali New Delhi: AISA chief Neha Bora being detained by the police during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Mandi House, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) (PTI10_16_2026_000427A) Both were taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Oct.
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