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Peaceful protest at designated venue not breach of peace: Delhi official
A Delhi Police official has stated that protests conducted at authorised locations do not constitute a disturbance of public order. The clarification comes amid allegations of procedural violations during recent detentions.
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Delhi Police officials have clarified that peaceful protests held at designated venues do not amount to a breach of peace, according to statements from police authorities. The pronouncement addresses ongoing concerns about protest-related detentions in the capital.
The Centre for Justice and Peace (CJP), represented by spokesperson Saurav Das, has raised serious procedural concerns regarding recent police detentions. Das alleged that officers confiscated mobile phones from detained individuals without issuing formal seizure memos—a mandatory documentation requirement under police protocol.
The absence of proper seizure documentation has sparked concerns about the security of confiscated devices. Das expressed apprehension that the phones could have potentially been accessed, hacked, or cloned during the period they remained in police custody without official record-keeping.
The incident highlights the tension between law enforcement operations and civil liberties protections, particularly regarding documentation procedures that safeguard citizen rights during detention. Police authorities have not yet responded to the specific allegations regarding seizure memo procedures.
The clarification on lawful protest venues underscores official recognition that exercising constitutional rights at authorised locations remains protected, provided such activities remain peaceful and orderly.