Delhi Protests Intensify: Detentions at Connaught Place Amid Supreme Court Directives
Tensions intensified in the national capital following protests over alleged electoral roll irregularities. Left-wing student organisations, including AISA and SFI, launched a flash demonstration at Connaught Place, heading towards Jantar Mantar before being detained by Delhi Police, central paramilitary forces, and personnel requisitioned from Uttar Pradesh.
The development follows the earlier preventative detention of Cockroach Janata Party leaders and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. The party accused authorities of illegal detention, procedural violations, and shielding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Concurrently, the Supreme Court directed authorities to review barricades across Delhi, restore internet connectivity, and ensure public transport is not entirely restricted. Emphasising that security measures must be proportionate without bringing normal life to a complete standstill, the court instructed officials to identify suitable sites for lawful demonstrations.
While central Delhi routes experienced ongoing traffic diversions, standard operations including metro, rail services, and commercial establishments continued.