Gurugram : YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was reportedly detained by Delhi Police from his residence in Gurugram on Saturday morning, ahead of a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. According to media reports, around 50 police personnel in plain clothes reached his residence at approximately 8 am. The specific legal grounds for his detention have not yet been publicly clarified.
The action came ahead of the CJP demonstration scheduled for Saturday, October 10. The protest organisers had called for a demonstration at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities linked to the revision of electoral rolls.
Police Reach Dhruv Rathee’s Gurugram Residence
According to reports published on Saturday morning, Delhi Police personnel reached Rathee’s residence in Sector 56, Gurugram, early in the day and took him into custody.
Media reports stated that approximately 50 police personnel were involved in the operation. However, details regarding the precise grounds for the detention and any subsequent legal proceedings were not immediately available.
Dhruv Rathee Attended Bengaluru Protest
On Thursday, October 8, Rathee participated in a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The demonstration was organised by the CJP and featured other participants, including actor Prakash Raj.
The protest focused on allegations concerning electoral-roll revisions and demands for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Appeal Made Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest
On Friday, Rathee reportedly posted on Instagram about the CJP’s proposed protest and appealed to people to reach Jantar Mantar and participate in the demonstration. He also criticised the security and transport restrictions imposed in Delhi ahead of the event.
Delhi Police had declined permission for the planned protest, citing procedural issues and concerns regarding compliance with conditions imposed during previous demonstrations. Security arrangements across central Delhi were tightened ahead of Saturday’s event.
More Details Awaited
At the time of publication, the precise grounds for Dhruv Rathee’s detention and details of any further police action remained unclear.
Further information is awaited regarding the circumstances of the detention and the next steps in the matter.
