Over 60 Tibetans detained in Delhi over protest against Xi Jinping
Delhi Police detained over 60 Tibetan activists protesting against Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India. The protesters aimed to highlight human rights violations in Tibet and the impact of Chinese policies on regional stability.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the delicate diplomatic balance India maintains between hosting international leaders and managing domestic protests regarding sensitive geopolitical issues.
As many as 64 members of the Tibetan Youth Congress were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday (September 12, 2026) night after they stormed the Bhairon Marg near Bharat Mandapam protesting against Xi Jinping’s visit to India.
The protesters carried the Tibetan national flag and ran towards the venue when they were stopped by Delhi Police officials and detained. The visuals showed some of them being dragged by the police.
The protest was held under the banner of the Tibetan Youth Congress, which said that it condemned Xi Jinping’s visit to India due to major human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), systemic violence and suppression of Tibetan language, religion and culture.
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