Delhi Police Detain Tibetans Protesting Chinese Human Rights Violations

Delhi police detained 30 Tibetans who were protesting against human rights violations in Tibet outside the Chinese embassy. The protest occurred during China's 75th anniversary of communist rule. Police released the detainees after a brief period. Authorities have banned protests and large gatherings until October 5, citing law and order concerns.

Delhi police detained 30 Tibetans on Tuesday who were heading to protest outside the Chinese embassy against the human rights situation in Tibet, according to officials.

The protest coincides with China marking its 75th year of communist party rule, a protester informed reporters.

'We have detained 30 Tibetan protesters who were heading towards China's embassy. They were later released after some time from Chanakyapuri police station,' stated a senior police officer.

On Monday, Delhi Police banned protests and the gathering of five or more persons in central and bordering areas of the city until October 5, citing law and order issues.

Per an order from the Delhi Police Headquarters, Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora has imposed the section 163 (previously section 144 of CrPC) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in districts of New Delhi, North and Central, and all police stations sharing borders with other states.

(With inputs from agencies.)