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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee claims kidnapping after Gurugram police release
Social media commentator Dhruv Rathee alleged he was kidnapped rather than detained after being held by Gurugram Police on Saturday morning. He denied signing any undertaking with authorities upon his release.
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Dhruv Rathee, a prominent YouTuber and social commentator, was taken into custody at his residence in Gurugram around 9:30 am on Saturday. The detainment occurred ahead of a planned protest by the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Following his late-night release, Rathee disputed the official characterization of the incident, asserting he had been "kidnapped" rather than lawfully detained. He contended that the police action lacked proper legal sanction and procedure.
Rathee further stated that he had not provided any undertaking to Gurugram Police as a condition of his release. His statements suggest significant tension between the commentator and law enforcement authorities over the circumstances and legality of his detention.
The exact duration of Rathee's custody and the specific grounds cited by police for the detention remain unclear. The incident underscores ongoing disputes regarding police powers and the detention of activists and commentators during periods of planned public demonstrations.