Chief Justice claims volunteers detained across Haryana before CM Saini's Hisar visit

The chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court publicly alleged that a number of volunteers were taken into custody across the state of Haryana in the days leading up to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Saini’s planned visit to Hisar. The statement was made during a press briefing where the judge expressed concern over the timing of the detentions.
According to the chief justice, the arrests were reported from several districts, suggesting a coordinated action that coincided with the upcoming official tour. No specific details about the volunteers’ affiliations or the reasons for their detention were disclosed in the allegation.
State authorities have not provided a comment on the claim, and a spokesperson for the Haryana police declined to comment when approached for clarification. The matter is expected to be examined further as the chief minister’s visit proceeds as scheduled.
Legal experts note that any perceived interference with civil society participants ahead of a political event could raise questions about procedural fairness and the independence of law‑enforcement agencies. The allegation adds a layer of scrutiny to the administration’s handling of public gatherings during high‑profile visits.