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Hundreds were detained in Delhi during protests for electoral reforms. Authorities deployed thousands of security personnel, and the Delhi High Court refused to mandate body cameras for security.
Hundreds of individuals were detained in Delhi on Sunday during protests concerning electoral reforms. The demonstrations, led by a group known as the Cockroach Janta Party, saw a significant police presence and restrictions on public movement, including limitations on metro services.
These events follow earlier detentions and allegations of mistreatment by protesters. The Delhi High Court has declined to mandate body cameras for security personnel during such gatherings. The situation reflects ongoing tensions surrounding citizen dissent and the state's response to public demonstrations.
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Left: Scroll.in focuses on the alleged mistreatment of detained protesters in Delhi, including claims of assault and the refusal of the Delhi High Court to mandate body cameras for security personnel.
Center: BBC reports on protests in Delhi, noting the detention of hundreds of individuals and the deployment of security personnel ahead of a demonstration by the 'Cockroach Janta Party' calling for electoral reforms.
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Hundreds of people who came out on the streets despite the police's restrictions were detained on Sunday.
Thousands of security personnel were deployed in Delhi ahead of the Gen-Z led Cockroach Janta Party protest on Saturday calling for electoral reforms.
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