Gyanesh Kumar protests escalate with detentions and Supreme Court orders
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Updated oct 17
The latest in this situation
- Rajnath Singh made accusations regarding the Delhi protests, which are being compared to the Manipur conflict.
- Police shifted protest sites away from the center in response to demands for resignation.
- SC directed government to explain orders; Brittas reported being attacked by security personnel.
- Brittas detained in Delhi protest; Shah's ministry criticized for police brutality.
- Protesters alleged BJP militia deployment and CAPF was used during the protests.
How it started
CRPF personnel were mobilized for law-and-order duties in Delhi following protests against Gyanesh Kumar, with forces being deployed from Chhattisgarh and withdrawn from West Bengal.
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What happened
CRPF personnel were mobilized for law-and-order duties in Delhi following protests against Gyanesh Kumar, with forces being deployed from Chhattisgarh and withdrawn from West Bengal.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Police restricted a protest near Parliament in Delhi demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, leading to metro station closures.Sub-event
- Restrictions were imposed in Delhi, and legal challenges were raised in the Delhi High Court ahead of protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.Sub-event
CRPF deployed from Chhattisgarh to Delhi for L&O duties amid protests against Gyanesh Kumar.1 source
Police presence restricts market access amid protests against the Commissioner in Delhi.1 source
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The entities involved
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Central Reserve Police Force
Central Armed Police Force
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Delhi
megacity and union territory of India
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Gyanesh Kumar
26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (Retd. IAS Officer)
Related events
- Security forces, including CRPF and BSF, were deployed across Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, with Narendra Modi witnessing a parade.
- CRPF is deployed in Manipur to maintain peace, with its director general meeting with stakeholders regarding the security situation.
- CRPF units were deployed in Bihar for anti-Naxal operations, while Karnataka state forces participated in a national parade.
- The Chief Minister commended the CRPF CoBRA Battalion for successfully completing a security operation.
- BSF and CRPF personnel were tasked with keeping communities apart in Manipur.