Jantar Mantar police action triggers political storm in Haryana; women leaders allege misconduct

The police crackdown on protesters at Jantar Mantar on October 10 has ignited a fierce political debate in Haryana. Congress leaders, alongside women’s groups, have expressed outrage over the alleged mistreatment of demonstrators and are organizing a rally on October 12. Former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda condemned the police's actions, particularly highlighting claims of violence against women protestors and the mistreatment of journalists.