Over 100 student activists arrested during anti-CEC protest in Chennai

Police in Chennai arrested over 100 cadres from the All India Student Federation (AISF) and All India Youth Federation (AIYF) on Wednesday as they attempted to take out a procession against the Chief Election Commissioner. The demonstration drew participants from both organizations who gathered to voice their grievances through the public march. The procession sparked a confrontation between police and protesters, resulting in the mass arrests and disruption of the planned event.

During the altercation, one protester suffered a head injury and was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. While details on the protester's condition remain limited, the injury marked an escalation in the tensions between demonstrators and law enforcement personnel at the scene.

The arrest of over 100 activists reflects heightened policing efforts against street demonstrations in the city. The AISF and AIYF are student and youth wings of major political organizations and frequently mobilize members for protests on governance and electoral matters. Police cited maintenance of public order as justification for the preventive arrests and dispersal of the gathering.