PoliticsPhoto: The HinduRajya Sabha MP Moves SC Over Illegal Detention, Torture of DYFI Members
On October 12, 2026, Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim filed a petition in the Supreme Court alleging illegal detention, secret transportation, and custodial torture of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) members by police on October 11 at Connaught Place, New Delhi. He demanded an independent inquiry, FIR registration against responsible officers, compensation, and binding guidelines from the Union government. The protest was peaceful, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
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