{
  "id": 13805316,
  "title": "Was grabbed by neck, pinned to a seat and choked, says MP John Brittas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/was-grabbed-by-neck-pinned-to-a-seat-and-choked-says-mp-john-brittas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T21:29:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/john-brittas-detained-delhi-protest-election-commission-gyanesh-kumar-10917186/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MP John Brittas, a Rajya Sabha member from the CPI(M), recounted his recent detainment and alleged assault by security forces in Connaught Place. Brittas asserted that personnel from the CRPF forcibly grabbed him by the neck, pinned him to a seat inside a bus, and choked him before transporting him to RML Hospital. The incident occurred as Brittas was speaking to media about student leaders' detention and protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He attributed the police's actions to a violation of Supreme Court rulings and accused the Delhi Police of fostering an anarchic environment. Brittas urged the President, Rajya Sabha Chairman, and Chief Justice to intervene, demanding an independent investigation. The Communist Party of India condemned the brutality and expressed solidarity with Brittas and other activists who were also detained.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}