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Delhi Police defends care standards for October 10 detainees
Delhi Police has stated that individuals detained on October 10 were provided adequate meals and released promptly without being lodged in formal custody. The force said detainees were freed within hours, well before the maximum 24-hour detention period prescribed under relevant legal provisions.
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The Delhi Police addressed concerns about the treatment of persons detained during operations on October 10, asserting that those involved were ensured proper care throughout their time in police custody. According to the force's statement, detainees were provided with fresh, hot meals at regular intervals during their detention period.
In its response, Delhi Police emphasized that none of the individuals were formally lodged in jail facilities. Instead, the detainees were released after questioning within a span of hours, significantly ahead of the 24-hour maximum detention window permissible under applicable legal provisions.
The clarification comes as part of standard police procedure to ensure compliance with detention and custody guidelines. Delhi Police maintained that the handling of detainees adhered to established protocols regarding humane treatment and timely release protocols.
The statement underscores the force's assertion that detention procedures followed due process and prioritized the welfare of those in custody during the October 10 operations.