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Crime
Delhi Police Probe Junayd's Family Over Free Food at Jantar Mantar
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 11:59 AM
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Delhi police are investigating the family of Junayd, who supplied free meals to protestors at Jantar Mantar, after he filed a petition alleging unlawful detention. The police deny any arrest.
Delhi police have begun a formal inquiry into the family of Junayd, a resident who organized free food distribution for protestors at the historic Jantar Mantar site. The investigation involves questioning family members and collecting relevant documents to trace the source of the funds used for the meals.
Junayd has taken the matter to the Supreme Court, filing a petition that accuses the police of unlawful detention and harassment. He claims that the authorities have targeted him and his family without just cause.
In response, the Gajipur police department issued a statement denying any arrest of Junayd or his relatives. The officials asserted that no records exist of detentions linked to the free food initiative.
The case is currently under review, and the police are expected to release further details once the inquiry is complete.
Junayd has taken the matter to the Supreme Court, filing a petition that accuses the police of unlawful detention and harassment. He claims that the authorities have targeted him and his family without just cause.
In response, the Gajipur police department issued a statement denying any arrest of Junayd or his relatives. The officials asserted that no records exist of detentions linked to the free food initiative.
The case is currently under review, and the police are expected to release further details once the inquiry is complete.