Mumbai Police Detain Activist Tushar Gandhi Ahead of Protest
Tushar Gandhi, president of Hum Bharat Ke Log, was detained by Mumbai Police on Saturday, October 10, 2026, en route to a protest supporting a demonstration in Delhi.
Tushar Gandhi, president of Hum Bharat Ke Log, was detained by Mumbai Police on Saturday, October 10, 2026, en route to a protest supporting a demonstration in Delhi.
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Mumbai police detained Tushar Gandhi, president of Hum Bharat Ke Log, and other organizers on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as they were heading to a protest at August Kranti Maidan. The protest was in solidarity with a demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party in Delhi.
Mr. Gandhi stated that police apprehended him at the National College intersection and took him to the DN Nagar police station. He indicated that he was in custody and that police might confiscate his phone.
Despite the detentions, organizers announced that the protest would proceed. "We will continue our protest despite detention. We appeal to everyone to reach August Kranti Maidan this afternoon," they stated.
Other leaders, including Feroze Mithoborewala, were also reportedly detained. The detentions occurred amid heightened police vigilance across Maharashtra, with authorities tracking individuals intending to travel to Delhi. Over 200 people were detained on Friday, October 9, 2026, to prevent them from traveling to the capital.
FAQ
Who was detained by the Mumbai Police?
Tushar Gandhi, president of Hum Bharat Ke Log, and other protest organizers were detained by the Mumbai Police.
Why were the protests being held?
The protests were in support of a demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party in Delhi.
