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Over 150 Detained as Tiranga March Protest Escalates at Central Park
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 08:45 PM
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Police have taken into custody more than 150 participants of the Tiranga March at Central Park, including activist Abhijit Dipke, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to describe the situation as an undeclared emergency.
Police forces intervened in the Tiranga March held at Central Park, detaining over 150 demonstrators as the protest turned confrontational. Among those arrested again was activist Abhijit Dipke, who had previously been taken into custody during earlier phases of the rally. The large-scale detention has drawn criticism from opposition leaders, who allege excessive use of force.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised the issue in the state assembly, questioning the authorities' handling of the demonstration and labeling the prevailing conditions as an "undeclared emergency" in the country. She called for an immediate review of police actions and urged the government to respect democratic expression.
Law enforcement officials, however, defended the operation, stating that the arrests were necessary to prevent potential law and order disruptions. The situation remains tense, with several detainees awaiting judicial proceedings and civil society groups monitoring the developments closely.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised the issue in the state assembly, questioning the authorities' handling of the demonstration and labeling the prevailing conditions as an "undeclared emergency" in the country. She called for an immediate review of police actions and urged the government to respect democratic expression.
Law enforcement officials, however, defended the operation, stating that the arrests were necessary to prevent potential law and order disruptions. The situation remains tense, with several detainees awaiting judicial proceedings and civil society groups monitoring the developments closely.