YouTuber Dhruv Rathee detained by Delhi Police ahead of CJP protest
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was arrested by Delhi Police before the proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday. According to police sources, Rathee was taken from his home in Sector 56 of Gurugram, en route to participate in the demonstration, leading to increased security measures throughout the capital.
The CJP party expressed strong condemnation of Rathee's arrest, alongside other protesters and activists, alleging a crackdown on dissent concerning electoral roll irregularities. In a statement, the party called for the "immediate and unconditional release" of Rathee and those held in custody, accusing the government of attempting to suppress protests.
Earlier, Delhi Police had denied approval for the protest due to security concerns and necessary formalities. Approximately 150 protesters were apprehended from various parts of New Delhi, as police intensified preventive measures to prevent demonstrators from reaching the protest location.
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