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Delhi Police detain five during anti-China protest near Bharat Mandapam
Five persons were detained by Delhi Police during a demonstration near Bharat Mandapam where protesters raised Tibetan flags and slogans critical of China's policies. The protest, which drew hundreds of Tibetans from across India, also saw a separate gathering at Majnu Ka Tila in north Delhi.
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Delhi Police detained five individuals on Wednesday following a protest near Bharat Mandapam where demonstrators raised Tibetan flags and held placards with slogans critical of China's leadership and policies. The detained persons were taken into custody after they participated in the demonstration that featured signs reading 'Xi Jinping=Genocide' and 'Tibet is facing ecocide: Free Tibet'.
The protest at Bharat Mandapam was part of a broader demonstration that saw significant participation from Tibetan communities residing across India. A related gathering was organised at Majnu Ka Tila in north Delhi, where hundreds of protesters assembled to voice concerns about Tibet's environmental and political situation.
The detentions come as India continues to host various political demonstrations at sensitive venues. While the specific charges against the detained individuals were not immediately disclosed, police sources indicated the action was taken in connection with the nature of slogans raised during the gathering.
Tibetan activist groups in India have periodically organised such demonstrations to draw attention to what they characterise as human rights concerns in Tibet. The recent protest underscores the continued activism among Tibetan diaspora communities in major Indian cities despite restrictions on public demonstrations in sensitive areas.