‘Shirtless’ protest: Three more Congress workers held in Shimla
Police from one state intercepting another's team raises concerns about inter-state law enforcement coordination.
Himachal Pradesh Police intercepted a Delhi Police team transporting three more individuals arrested in connection with the "shirtless" protest at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The arrests bring the total number of those apprehended to 11, including Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib and former national spokesperson Bhudev Sharma. The incident resulted from a disagreement between the two police forces over the operation's execution, with Himachal Pradesh Police detaining around 20 individuals. The protest at Bharat Mandapam on February 20th triggered a major security response, leading to charges of rioting and promoting enmity under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
27 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Delhi police have arrested 14 individuals, including two more Indian Youth Congress workers, in connection with a protest at the AI Summit.
— The Hindu
A Delhi court granted bail to Uday Bhanu Chib, president of the Indian Youth Congress, after his four-day police custody ended.
2 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
A Delhi court granted bail to nine IYC workers arrested for a protest at the AI summit, citing the protest as symbolic political critique.
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