Dhruv Rathee detained ahead of Jantar Mantar protest
Police operation at Gurugram residence
According to The Hindu, Delhi and Gurugram police carried out a joint operation at a residential flat in Central Park Vihar, Sector 56, Gurugram, on October 10.
Rathee was reportedly staying with his parents when police personnel arrived at the residence. He was later taken to an undisclosed location in Gurugram, according to intelligence sources cited in the report.
Police personnel reportedly entered the flat at around 7:48 am after Rathee’s mother opened the door. Around 50 police personnel had allegedly gathered outside the residence late on Friday night.
The Dhruv Rathee news report did not provide an official explanation for the reported detention or confirm whether formal charges had been filed.
Why was Dhruv Rathee going to Delhi?
Rathee had reportedly travelled to Delhi to participate in the planned Jantar Mantar protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The demonstration was expected to draw attention to demands concerning the Election Commission. The reported detention took place shortly before the planned gathering in the national capital.
The Jantar Mantar protest came amid political tensions and increased security arrangements across parts of Delhi.
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Rathee questions security restrictions
Before the reported detention, Rathee shared a video on Instagram on October 9. The video was filmed at Kartavya Path in Delhi.
In the video, he questioned the extensive security measures and transport restrictions introduced ahead of the planned demonstration.
According to the report, these measures included proposed metro station closures, train cancellations and a temporary suspension of mobile internet services in parts of central Delhi.
The Dhruv Rathee news drew further attention because of the timing of the reported detention, shortly before the demonstration was due to take place.
Police operation extends beyond one location
Rathee’s reported detention came amid a wider police operation linked to the gathering. Other groups had also raised concerns about alleged detentions of supporters ahead of the demonstration.
Authorities had increased security and introduced movement restrictions to manage the expected crowd and maintain order.
However, the full scope of the operation and the reasons behind individual detentions were not clearly established in the available report.
