AISA Claims Neha Bora Detained for Over Five Hours in Delhi
Neha Bora's detention at RK Puram police station raises concerns over police transparency and access to legal counsel.
Neha Bora was reportedly detained at 5 PM, with her location disclosed only at 10:30 PM.
Around 150 individuals were detained by Delhi Police amid ongoing protests.
Lawyers faced restrictions in consulting Bora privately during her detention.
The All India Students' Association (AISA) has raised alarms regarding the detention of its national president, Neha Bora, at the RK Puram police station in New Delhi. According to AISA, Bora was taken into custody around 5 PM on Friday, but it wasn't until approximately 10:30 PM that her location was made known to her legal team. Advocate Supantha Sinha, who visited the police station with other lawyers, expressed concerns about the lack of communication from the police regarding her status.
Sinha reported that the police allowed the legal team to meet with Bora shortly before his statement, but they were not permitted to consult her privately, raising questions about the transparency of the police's actions. The situation has drawn attention not only from AISA but also from other political entities, including the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which has criticized the police for their handling of the situation and for not providing timely information about Bora's detention.
Prior to her detention at RK Puram, AISA claimed that Bora was initially taken to an Anti-Narcotics Task Force facility in southwest Delhi. This change in location has been questioned by former AISA president N Sai Balaji, who demanded clarity from the police. Additionally, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas noted that an AISA representative informed him that Bora was apprehended by police at Mandi House while en route to a protest event titled 'Lehra Do Tiranga'.
The Delhi Police have stated that around 150 individuals were detained as part of their efforts to maintain law and order during the protests. These measures were implemented to ensure smooth traffic movement amid the demonstrations, which have seen significant participation from various groups.
Looking ahead, the legal team representing Bora is awaiting further information from the police regarding her detention and the next steps they will take. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between law enforcement and student organizations in the capital, as calls for greater transparency and accountability continue to grow.
