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Germany-based Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee detained in Gurugram during CJP protest
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 07:02 AM
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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who lives in Germany, was taken into police custody in Gurugram on the day nationwide protests were held against the Chief Justice of India.
Dhruv Rathee, a German‑based Indian YouTuber known for his political analysis, was detained by police in Gurugram on the day of countrywide protests against the Chief Justice of India (CJP). The detention took place as demonstrators gathered in several cities to voice concerns over the judiciary appointment.
According to eyewitnesses, police stopped Rathee’s vehicle near a major intersection in Gurugram and escorted him to a local police station. No formal charges were disclosed at the time of his arrest, and his legal representative has not yet received a detailed statement from the authorities.
The incident quickly spread on social media, with many of Rathee’s followers expressing alarm over the arrest and calling for his release. Police officials have declined to comment on the specific reasons for the detention, stating only that the action was part of routine law‑enforcement measures during the protest.
The broader protests, organized by several civil‑society groups, have seen a heightened police presence across the capital region, with a few other activists also reported to have been detained.
According to eyewitnesses, police stopped Rathee’s vehicle near a major intersection in Gurugram and escorted him to a local police station. No formal charges were disclosed at the time of his arrest, and his legal representative has not yet received a detailed statement from the authorities.
The incident quickly spread on social media, with many of Rathee’s followers expressing alarm over the arrest and calling for his release. Police officials have declined to comment on the specific reasons for the detention, stating only that the action was part of routine law‑enforcement measures during the protest.
The broader protests, organized by several civil‑society groups, have seen a heightened police presence across the capital region, with a few other activists also reported to have been detained.