{
  "id": 14992881,
  "title": "Dipke, Bora detained ahead of 'Tiranga' march",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/dipke-bora-detained-ahead-of-tiranga-march",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T11:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/abhijeet-dipke-detained-in-delhi-ahead-of-lehra-do-tiranga-protest-at-connaught-place/articleshow/134993335.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the Cockroach Janta Party, and Neha Bora, head of the All India Students' Association, were taken into custody by Delhi Police before they were set to take part in the \"Lehra Do Tiranga\" demonstration in Connaught Place. Dipke was apprehended at his home in Jhandewalan, while Bora was apprehended at Mandi House in central Delhi. The detentions occurred amidst heightened security measures across the capital.\n\nEarlier that day, over 20 Delhi Police officers had paid a visit to Dipke's dwelling in Jhandewalan, handing him a notice instructing him to cease any actions that could infringe upon the rights of citizens, merchants, commuters, patients, and others. Dipke was served two notices on the same day. The first notice, issued under the Delhi Police Act, prohibited him from visiting Connaught Place due to prevailing limitations. The second notice, issued by South West Delhi Police, was related to a prior incident where Dipke, along with Ashutosh and Sourav, were placed under preventive custody at the airport and later produced in court. This second notice cited a court order requiring them to avoid causing public disturbance for a year.\n\nDuring his interaction with the police, Dipke was informed, \"You cannot go to New Delhi. We are detaining you.\" He countered, \"I cannot go to New Delhi, but I can go somewhere else. What law have I broken?\" The detentions preceded the \"Lehra Do Tiranga\" protest organized by the CJP at Central Park in Connaught Place on Friday. Police had claimed that the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) had not approved the Tiranga Yatra. Consequently, heightened security measures were implemented in the vicinity, with police warning against unauthorized marches or assemblies contravening the existing limitations.\n\nDelhi Police clarified in a notice to Dipke that displaying or brandishing the national flag was not forbidden. Nonetheless, any unauthorized march or congregation that contravened the ongoing restrictions could lead to legal action. Dipke was reminded to adhere to the Flag Code of India while displaying the national flag. The police's actions were set against the backdrop of preparations for the planned protest in Connaught Place, where authorities had pointed to the lack of proper authorization for the proposed gathering.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Neha Bora detained, aides demand answers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/neha-bora-detained-aides-demand-answers",
        "published": "2026-10-16T14:53:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}