Dhruv Rathee detained in Gurugram before Jantar Mantar protest

In Brief

1. YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained in Gurugram before a Delhi protest.
2. Police acted ahead of the CJP's planned Jantar Mantar protest.
3. Officers reached Rathee's residence in Kendriya Vihar society, Sector 56.
4. Detention reflects authorities’ preventive measures ahead of protests.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by police in Gurugram ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi organised by the Citizen for Justice and Peace (CJP). Authorities reached Rathee's residence located in Kendriya Vihar society, Sector 56, in Gurugram as a preventive action before the protest could unfold.

The police took this measure in response to the scheduled demonstration in Delhi, aiming to maintain public order. The protest was planned to be held at Jantar Mantar by the CJP, an organisation known for its activism on various issues.

Details regarding the grounds for Rathee's detention were not disclosed immediately. Officials have so far referred to the detention as part of routine law enforcement activity to manage and preempt public disturbances associated with such protests.

The move is consistent with police actions to monitor and control protests in Delhi and surrounding areas, particularly activities organised by public figures who command significant online influence, such as Rathee.