Delhi Police Face Allegations of Violence Against Protest Detainees
Accounts from detainees detail incidents of physical and verbal abuse by Delhi police during recent protests on October 10, 11, and 12. Thousands were detained, including minors and journalists, as youth organisations protested the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site. Detainees reported being beaten, denied water, and having their phones confiscated. One detainee described systematic beatings inside a police van, while another reported being isolated and assaulted. The police allegedly used excessive force, with multiple reports of injuries among protesters. Many detainees were released late on October 11, but some did not receive their phones back, complicating their return home.
Published 1 day ago • 12 Oct 2026, 10:35 PM IST