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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee detained in Gurugram before Delhi protest
Police detained content creator Dhruv Rathee at his Gurugram residence on Monday ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The development comes as authorities step up security measures around planned demonstrations in the national capital.
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Law enforcement personnel arrived at Rathee's residence in Kendriya Vihar society, Sector 56, Gurugram, in the early hours of Monday, detaining the popular YouTuber and social commentator. The action preceded a scheduled protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi that Rathee had announced.
The detention marks an escalation in scrutiny of the digital content creator, whose channel focuses on political commentary and current affairs analysis. Rathee has built a substantial following across social media platforms, where his videos often critique government policies and institutional functioning.
Authorities have not issued an immediate formal statement regarding the grounds for detention or whether charges have been filed. Police teams were reportedly stationed at his residence as a precautionary measure ahead of the planned Delhi gathering.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions between civil society activists and authorities over planned demonstrations in Delhi. Similar security deployments have been reported at other locations in the National Capital Region ahead of planned protests and public gatherings.