Jantar Mantar Volunteer Alleges Police Detained, Blindfolded and Left Him in Uttarakhand’s Mussoorie (Video)
A volunteer involved in providing meals to demonstrators at the ongoing student protests in Jantar Mantar has alleged that he was picked up by men identifying themselves as Delhi Police officers, kept blindfolded overnight, and subsequently transported and left in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.
A volunteer who was distributing food and water to protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar has alleged that he was detained by police, blindfolded, interrogated and later abandoned in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The allegations, made by Mohammad Junaid Malik, have added to the ongoing controversy surrounding police action during the recent student-led protests over examination irregularities, as reported by TOI.
Delhi Protest Volunteer Describes Alleged Detention
According to Junaid, he was picked up by police on Friday night while returning after volunteering at the protest site. He claimed he was taken to an undisclosed location, questioned about his involvement in the demonstrations, blindfolded during the process and later transported to Mussoorie, where he was allegedly left without prior notice. Junaid said he had been assisting protesters by distributing food and drinking water during the demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. ‘Can’t Lathicharge Just Because There Is Agitation’: Supreme Court’s Big Remark on Student Protests.
Volunteer at Jantar Mantar Protest Alleges Police Detained Him and Left Him in Mussoorie
Allegations Surface Amid Wider Protest Controversy
The claims come against the backdrop of nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. The demonstrations at Jantar Mantar have witnessed repeated confrontations between protesters and law enforcement, with several participants alleging excessive police action.
In recent days, multiple incidents linked to the protests—including allegations of pellet injuries, detentions and action against volunteers—have become part of the broader political debate over the handling of the demonstrations. Rahul Gandhi Alleges 'Pellet Guns in Delhi, AK-47s in Bihar', Targets Govt Over Student Protest Crackdown.
No Official Confirmation of Allegations
As of the latest reports, there has been no official confirmation from the authorities regarding Junaid's specific allegations of being blindfolded and left in Mussoorie. The claims are based on his account and have not been independently verified.
The incident is likely to intensify demands from protest groups and opposition leaders for greater transparency regarding police action during the demonstrations.
The Jantar Mantar protests were organised in response to the NEET examination controversy and alleged paper leaks, with students demanding accountability and reforms in the conduct of public examinations. The issue has also dominated the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, where the government has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 to strengthen measures against paper leaks and examination malpractice.
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