New Delhi: Police on Friday detained a group of protesters who tried to stage a demonstration outside the Uttar Pradesh Bhawan against alleged police atrocities in the state following the agitation over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
The Jamia Coordination Committee, which comprises students from various political groups active on the campus, had called for a “gherao” of the UP Bhawan. There was heavy security deployment outside the venue.
As soon as some protesters arrived, they were detained and taken to the Mandir Marg police station. Personnel from adjoining police districts were also deployed to ensure that no untoward incident occurs.
Women protestors were detained by women police personnel. Senior police officers were also present at the spot.
Police said prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC, banning assembly of four or more people, have been in place.
Barricades have also been put up, they said. The Delhi Police had also put up a banner asking people to refrain from staging demonstrations outside the Bhawan. (PTI)
