WorldPublished: 14 October 2026 at 12:55
Detained Protesters in India Accuse Police of Beating Them
Some people detained during an intense crackdown on demonstrations in India's capital over the weekend say security forces beat them. Police say they acted within the law.
Some of the people detained at protests in India's capital over the weekend have accused security forces of beating them, The New York Times reported on 14 October.
The detainees describe rough treatment by the authorities. It came as security forces carried out an intense crackdown on the demonstrations in the city.
The police position
Police have not accepted the allegations. They say they followed the law.
The source does not say what the protesters were demonstrating about, how many people were detained, or whether the accusations will be investigated. Those questions remain open.
