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Lekha Washington alleges police bruised her during Mumbai detention
The leaders were detained after entering Jantar Mantar by climbing over its locked gates, a day after the venue lost its designated protest-site status. The Cockroach Janta Party alleged that its detained leaders, including Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were denied access to lawyers at a Delhi police station. The party’s legal representatives also claimed their phones had been confiscated. Read more Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, known as Jhota, was allegedly shot dead by a medical store owner in Punjab’s Mansa district following a confrontation over the alleged sale of addictive drugs. A video of the incident shows Jhota and his companions arguing with the shop owner before gunshots are heard. Read more Actor Lekha Washington alleged that police officers grabbed her and actor Zayn Marie, leaving them bruised, before forcing them and others into a vehicle during a Mumbai protest. Read more
Police said efforts were underway to arrest the accused, while AAP leaders condemned the killing and promised strict action. Washington said the group had visited August Kranti Maidan to check on detained friends and was subsequently driven around for hours. She acknowledged her privilege and said she continued to value the Mumbai Police, while calling for equality, respect and greater accountability.
