Photos: Thousands detained in police crackdown on India’s youth protest
Summary
Thousands of young people were detained during a police operation in New Delhi to stop a protest against India’s election chief. Police blocked access to the protest site, detained activists and leaders, and stopped many demonstrators before the rally started.Key Facts
- The protest was organized by the youth-led “cockroach” movement demanding the resignation of India’s election chief.
- Police set up barricades, checkpoints, and used antiriot vehicles with tear gas launchers around New Delhi.
- Many protesters were stopped early, detained, or taken to temporary detention centers.
- Key protest leaders, opposition lawmakers, and student activists were arrested.
- Authorities said the protest was denied permission due to a late application and said their actions were needed to keep order.
- Some protesters still reached the site, chanting slogans before being detained.
- The movement gained attention after exam paper leaks caused the education minister’s resignation in July.
- The protest targets the Election Commission’s voter list revision, which critics say removed millions from voter rolls.
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