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Cops trying to deter us from participating in Jantar Mantar protest, say activists, citizens

Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by Hindustan Times — Mumbai · October 9, 2026 · 1 min read

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Activists and citizens claim that police are trying to discourage them from participating in a protest at Jantar Mantar.

Police officers have been ordered to monitor social media accounts and phone numbers of individuals who took part in recent protests.

The surveillance is targeted at people who participated in protests at Shivaji Park, according to officers. Further information on this matter is available from the source.

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Category: safety · Published: October 9, 2026 · Source: Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Reading time: 1 min

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Cops trying to deter us from participating in Jantar Mantar protest, say activists, citizens

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