why were thousands arrested in delhi?
Thousands were arrested in Delhi amid large-scale protests where over 40,000 security personnel were deployed. Specifically, more than 1,500 protesters, including leaders of the SJP (Social Justice Party), were detained. The protests were related to demands such as the removal of the election chief and were planned to take place at Jantar Mantar. Police had already detained over 200 protesters before the rally, and the heavy police presence was aimed at controlling the situation.
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- Delhi deploys 20,000 police before SJP protest over voter listNagarik News
- Iron rods, mobile phones, and over Rs 10 lakh in cash seized from inside prisonSetopati
- Delhi deploys 40,000+ cops, arrests 1,500+ protestersSetopati
- 284 Arrested in Chile Protests Against Pinochet's DictatorshipNagarik News
- Delhi police arrest SJP leaders before protest at Jantar MantarSetopati
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