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Police Detain Over 100 Protesters Demanding Election Chief’s Resignation
✍️ Crime Fighters
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM
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More than a hundred demonstrators calling for the resignation of the election chief were taken into custody by police today.
Police forces across the country moved to detain a large crowd of protesters who were demanding the resignation of the chief of the Election Commission. According to official statements, over 100 individuals were apprehended during the operation, which took place in the early hours of the day.
The demonstrators had gathered to voice concerns over alleged irregularities in the recent electoral process, urging the chief to step down. Law enforcement officials said the arrests were made to prevent a potential escalation of unrest and to maintain public order.
No injuries were reported, and the detained protesters are being held for questioning. Authorities have not disclosed the exact locations of the arrests or the identities of the individuals involved.
The incident underscores growing tensions surrounding the electoral administration, with opposition groups and civil society organizations closely monitoring the developments.
Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation proceeds and the police release official statements.
The demonstrators had gathered to voice concerns over alleged irregularities in the recent electoral process, urging the chief to step down. Law enforcement officials said the arrests were made to prevent a potential escalation of unrest and to maintain public order.
No injuries were reported, and the detained protesters are being held for questioning. Authorities have not disclosed the exact locations of the arrests or the identities of the individuals involved.
The incident underscores growing tensions surrounding the electoral administration, with opposition groups and civil society organizations closely monitoring the developments.
Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation proceeds and the police release official statements.