Youth Congress Members Arrested At AI Summit
Members of the Youth Congress were arrested in New Delhi during a protest near an AI summit venue, police said, as demonstrators staged a demonstration against the event’s policies and broader technology sector issues.
Youth Congress Protest At AI Summit Delhi
A group of Youth Congress members gathered near the summit venue in central Delhi to protest against aspects of the artificial intelligence conference and to voice their concerns on related policy matters. Demonstrators held placards and chanted slogans before police intervened to manage the situation. Officials said the protest disrupted traffic and security arrangements around the summit, prompting law enforcement action.
Arrests Of Youth Congress Members In Delhi
Police detained four additional Youth Congress members during the protest, bringing the total number of those taken into custody to a higher figure, according to law enforcement sources. The arrested individuals were reportedly rounded up for violating prohibitory orders and failing to disperse when asked by police.
Authorities maintained that the arrests were aimed at restoring order around the summit venue and ensuring security for attendees. The Delhi Police have said that all detentions were carried out according to legal procedures, and those arrested are expected to be produced before a magistrate.
Summit Security And Order Maintenance
Security was tightened around the AI summit venue in anticipation of large gatherings and potential unrest. Police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in the area with barricades and checkpoints to maintain law and order. Traffic diversions were also put in place to minimise disruption to regular commuters.
Organisers of the summit continued with scheduled sessions amid the protest, with officials stating that the event’s proceedings were unaffected by the demonstration.
