# Delhi Police Detain Activists During Capital Protests

- Topic: india
- Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-cec-sir-protest-live-updates-oct-17-2026-cjp-tiranga-march-abhijeet-dipke-detained-delhi-police-neha-bora/article71595221.ece)
- Published: 2026-10-17
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-cec-sir-protest-live-updates-oct-17-2026-cjp-tiranga-march-abhijeet-dipke-detained-delhi-police-neha-bora/article71595221.ece
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## At a glance

- Delhi Police scheduled activist Abhijeet Dipke for an appearance before a magistrate following preventive detention.
- Student leader Neha Bora was released after being detained en route to the Connaught Place demonstrations.
- Investigators lodged at least 10 criminal cases and made arrests over reported assaults against peaceful marchers.
- Farmer groups under the Samyukt Kisan Morcha coalition announced plans to march into Delhi on October 23.

## Sources

- [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-cec-sir-protest-live-updates-oct-17-2026-cjp-tiranga-march-abhijeet-dipke-detained-delhi-police-neha-bora/article71595221.ece)

## The story

Delhi Police have initiated legal action against activists participating in demonstrations against the Chief Election Commissioner. Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was scheduled to appear before a Special Executive Magistrate Court following his preventive detention under sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Meanwhile, All India Students' Association president Neha Bora was released after being held under the Delhi Police Act.

Both figures were apprehended on their way to join the Lehra Do Tiranga march in the capital. Protesters and student organizations waving the national flag gathered near Central Park in Connaught Place, where crowds grew steadily throughout the evening. The demonstrations focused on grievances regarding the revision of electoral rolls, with additional mobilization planned by farmer unions.

Authorities also filed at least 10 first information reports regarding alleged assaults on demonstrators following sustained public pressure. Multiple suspects have been arrested, including individuals linked to an attack on protesters at Kamla Market. Farmers affiliated with the Samyukt Kisan Morcha are preparing a follow-up march to the capital on October 23 to seek official accountability.

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