Opposition Leaders Use Back Exit as Police Intensify Detention Drive

Police intensified detentions of opposition leaders gathered at Akashvani Bhavan on Tuesday, forcing several to seek alternative exits from the building. As authorities began taking opposition figures into custody, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra managed to leave the premises through an iron gate typically used by Akashvani staff members—one of the few access points left unsecured during the security operation.

The incident reflects the escalating cat-and-mouse dynamic between law enforcement and opposition parties, who have increasingly faced restrictions during recent protest activities. The opposition leaders had gathered at the All India Radio headquarters, a venue that has become a focal point for demonstrations and political mobilization in recent weeks.

Police action targeting opposition figures has drawn criticism from multiple parties, who contend that such measures restrict constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and protest. The incident at Akashvani Bhavan adds to a growing list of confrontations between authorities and opposition leaders seeking to organize demonstrations in the national capital.

The circumstances surrounding the detention drive remain unclear, with authorities yet to clarify the exact nature of the security operation. Opposition parties have indicated they intend to continue their protest activities despite the police action.