India locks down the heart of its capital to curb a voter rights protest.
They publishedIndia Locks Down Heart of Capital to Thwart Voter Rights Protest
11 Oct, 06:29ZIndia rejects UN rights body remarks on Delhi protests
First reportThe Wall Street Journal · 10 Oct, 14:34Z
Latest reportHindustan Times · 11 Oct, 06:29Z
Span16 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
India locked down central New Delhi to curb a protest over voter rights.
Why
The restrictions limit access to the capital’s core and demonstrators’ ability to gather.
Watch
Watch for changes to the lockdown and further developments involving the protest.
Where the coverage comes from
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Summary
- Police detained more than 2,000 protesters during the Delhi rally on Saturday.
- Security forces locked down central parts of New Delhi to deter the protest.
- OHCHR expressed concern about mass detentions and urged restraint and dialogue.
- India called OHCHR remarks unwarranted interference in its internal affairs.
- New Delhi protests demanded the resignation of India's chief election commissioner over voter-roll irregularities.