Delhi Police detain activist Dipke, YouTuber Rathee in crackdown

Delhi Police initiated an extensive operation across the national capital on Tuesday, detaining Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Citizens Justice Party (CJP), along with YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and other individuals. The simultaneous detentions sparked immediate outcry from family members and supporters of the detainees.

Dipke's father alleged that the police action resembled a large-scale coordinated operation, questioning the nature and justification for the detentions. His comments suggested concern over what he characterized as heavy-handed law enforcement tactics. The exact charges or grounds for the detentions were not immediately clarified by authorities.

The operation marks an intensification of police activities targeting activists and social media personalities in the capital. Rathee, who maintains a significant following on digital platforms, has previously been vocal on social and political issues. The simultaneous detention of multiple individuals raised questions about the scope and underlying rationale for the police crackdown.

Neither Delhi Police nor the detainees' legal representatives have issued formal statements outlining specific allegations or charges. The development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of law enforcement approaches toward dissenting voices and digital media creators in India's political landscape.