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Ten detained during protests at Jamia Millia Islamia
ONE REPORT·Published ·Event date ·Main source · The Economic Times
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Delhi Police, Jamia Millia Islamia students
New Delhi, India
October 17, 2026
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Ten individuals were detained by Delhi Police near Jamia Millia Islamia.
Protesters are demanding the reinstatement of students' union elections, which have been suspended since 2005.
Tensions escalated on October 17, leading to tightened security on campus.
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