When Delhi cops played catch-up with protesters
AISA president Neha Bora and several protesters were detained by Delhi police following an attempt to march toward Jantar Mantar. The demonstrators were protesting against the Election Commission and alleged police brutality during their transport to detention.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing civil unrest and tensions between student activists and law enforcement regarding democratic processes in India.
NEW DELHI: A chase through central Delhi ended in the detention of All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora, along with others, Sunday afternoon, as protesters renewed their attempt to march towards Jantar Mantar to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.Bora was detained around 3pm after running towards Connaught Place with police personnel pursuing her and other demonstrators. The sequence began around 2.30pm, when protesters started gathering near RK Ashram Marg Metro station following her call to continue the agitation.A large contingent of police personnel moved towards the gathering, attempting to stop the march and taking several participants into custody.As police closed in, Bora was seen running towards CP, with several protesters following her past barricades as they then attempted to proceed towards Jantar Mantar.
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