Crime & Law · India
Protests Erupt in Delhi and Mumbai, Detentions and FIRs Filed
Protests occurred in Delhi's Jantar Mantar and Mumbai's Shivaji Park, leading to detentions and legal action. In Delhi, approximately 150 people, including Neha Bora and Yogendra Yadav, were detained on the second day of an anti-CEC protest, with police filing three FIRs and detaining around 60-70 more individuals at Jantar Mantar. Reports indicate over 1,000 detentions in total at Jantar Mantar, with figures ranging from 150 to 200 protesters detained. Kapil Sibal and Prashant Bhushan joined the Jantar Mantar stir. In Mumbai, a case was filed against organizers and 400-500 unidentified persons for an unauthorized gathering at Shivaji Park, with CJP organizers, including Abhijeet Dipke, facing charges. CJP stated they would continue fighting to save democracy.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
- Left (3): National Herald, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (9): Amar Ujala, DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Haribhoomi, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, Navbharat Times, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Statesman
- Right (1): The Pioneer