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Simrin Sirur retweeted
Exactly this. Selections; followed by words that keep detainees trusting; and then systematic, deliberate beatings as each detainee enters the transport. See the report to understand what I mean by "selections" and "keep detainees trusting"). (thenewsminute.com/news/journ…).
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A 65-year-old woman, two fractured ribs and lung injuries. Medical experts consulted by The Arunachal Times classified Yalek Tair’s injuries as grievous following #SUMP protest . A court order recorded allegations of assault in custody and directed an inquiry.
(65-yr-old woman severely injured in police custody after SUMP protest)
The Arunachal Times - arunachaltimes.in/article/65…
#womaninjured #policecustody #SUMP_protest #SUMP
Simrin Sirur retweeted
If the state moved this fast to work for actual important basics like functional infrastructure, welfare & fundamental rights, we'd be a real super power.
Instead, it goes on war footing against rightfully furious citizens. Travesty of a democracy, this.
Simrin Sirur retweeted
Away from Delhi: in Arunachal citizens are being picked up under draconian laws merely for trying to protect their lands and livelihoods.
Whatever we allow to happen to our citizens at the country's peripheries comes to haunt it's heartland.
What Delhi witnesses today is a mirror of what has happened for decades to the marginal lands of India's politics.
Four people opposed to the pre-feasibility study of Siang Upper Multipurpose Project are missing: Adum Tayom, Omak Paron, Okut Paloh, and Oson Paron. Police isn’t saying anything but they are suspected to be in police custody. All this is happening under the direction of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Guess who the DGP is? IPS officer Jamwal, known for his atrocities and violent policing in Ladakh. They make a good team, but they will soon lose the plot with their violent tactics. Remember, the protest against this mega hydro project has been going on for four decades. The central and state govt has no idea who they are up against. #SUMP
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At least 23 lawyers detained outside Sup Ct, as they were gathering to join the protest. They have been violently pushed into covered police van, by cops without nameplates, and are being taken to an undisclosed location.
@SauravDassss #votechoriexposed
Simrin Sirur retweeted
Travelled out from Delhi to see if bus movement into Delhi is normal. Short answer: It isn't. See this thread.
Just how far outside Delhi is movement being restricted ahead of today's protest? Thread ⬇️
This morning, @mrajshekhar travelled from Delhi to Palwal and beyond, up to the KMP highway, where traffic from Mathura and elsewhere branches towards Manesar, Greater Noida and Delhi.
Jantar Mantar is still about 75 km away.
Between 7.30 am and 9.30 am, he spotted a grand total of THREE buses heading towards Delhi.
Simrin Sirur retweeted
Practically no actual protestor has been allowed near Jantar Mantar. It’s almost entirely full of just journalists and YouTubers.
Scenes leading up to Jantar Mantar. Protesters being pinned down and sent away in busses to prevent any kind of gathering #CJP
Simrin Sirur retweeted
Landed in Delhi this afternoon - incredible to see the streets of the capital of the world’s largest democracy flooded with security forces and blocked by endless barricades.
Simrin Sirur retweeted
Train Cancellation update:
Indian Railways has cancelled 245 trains terminating and originating from Delhi stations ahead of the CJP protest in the national capital. This includes 75 Mail/Express including Rajdhani, Tejas, Shatabdi, and 170 passenger trains. @RailMinIndia
Simrin Sirur retweeted
Four from #Geku, #UpperSiang who were earlier reported missing has been reportedly Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2014 for thier opposition to the pre feasibility study of the #Sianguppermultipurposeproject.
District Magistrate of Upper Siang district, in an order has said the #detentionorders have been issued against four.
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The recently appointed Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to release the 18 students detained in Itarsi. They are free to go to Delhi for the Oct 10 all-student organisation protest. But how can they, with train services shut down?
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On the road leading to Jantar Mantar this evening — welding some chains for the security forces to hold the barricades together.
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🚨 Internet services in central Delhi will be suspended from 10 PM tonight until 10 PM tomorrow amid the planned #CJP protest
Simrin Sirur retweeted
BREAKING: Many printers across Delhi are refusing to print posters etc for tomorrow's protest, citing police pressure. No trick is too dirty for the cops today.
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All Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Nizamuddin Railway stations in the national capital between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday (October 10, 2026) have been cancelled “in view of anticipated severe road traffic congestion” in the areas, the Ministry of Railways said.
thehindu.com/news/cities/Del…
