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Delhi Police Detain 7,000 Protesters, Halting Metro Services

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC · How we work

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Delhi Police Crackdown

Delhi Police detained more than 7,000 protesters during the October 10 crackdown.
The crackdown closed nearly 45 metro stations and cancelled train services.
About 20,000 paramilitary personnel were deployed in Delhi for the operation.
One hundred Harvard alumni, students, faculty and staff issued an October 12 letter condemning police brutality.
Harvard signatories reported Shadan Farasat was manhandled and Mehr Pasricha detained 13 hours without paperwork.

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Harvard Scholars Warn

Harvard scholars warned that Harvard University’s name is being used without authorization in an Indian campaign.
The statement listed 44 signatories, including AK Raghawan and Abhigyan Satyam of Harvard Medical School.
Signatories also represented Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School and other Harvard divisions.
The group condemned language labeling India’s institutions “thieves” or “compromised,” calling it an attempt to erode public trust.

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Delhi Police Crackdown

Delhi Police detained more than 7,000 protesters during the October 10 crackdown.
The crackdown closed nearly 45 metro stations and cancelled train services.
About 20,000 paramilitary personnel were deployed in Delhi for the operation.
One hundred Harvard alumni, students, faculty and staff issued an October 12 letter condemning police brutality.
Harvard signatories reported Shadan Farasat was manhandled and Mehr Pasricha detained 13 hours without paperwork.

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