Delhi Protest: 100 Detained At Connaught Place Despite Supreme Court Order, John Brittas Among Those Held
Around 100 protesters were taken away in two buses as demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continued in Delhi. The Supreme Court had earlier directed authorities to prevent unlawful detentions and ensure free movement. Delhi Police on Sunday continued detaining protesters around Connaught Place, including Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader John Brittas, as fresh…
Around 100 protesters were detained in two buses during demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi, despite a Supreme Court order to prevent unlawful detentions and ensure free movement. The protests continued at Connaught Place, including Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader John Brittas. The Supreme Court had earlier directed authorities to allow peaceful and unarmed protesters to move freely.
Several empty buses meant for transporting detained protesters were seen near RK Ashram Metro station as crowds gathered in the vicinity. Brittas criticized the police action, alleging the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters and questioning the circumstances of Detachment of CJP leader Abhijit Dipke and others aboard an aircraft.
Over 20 FIRs have been registered by Delhi Police in connection with attempts to organize protests on Saturday despite restrictions imposed by authorities.
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