Delhi Police detained non-protesting minors solely for wearing kurta pajamas?

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Checked 14 Oct 2026 · Updated 15 Oct 2026

The video authentically shows Delhi Police detaining two young men near Regal Theatre during the October 10 protests. However, there is no evidence to confirm the cameraperson's claims that the youths were minors, that they were merely bystanders, or that police targeted them specifically for wearing traditional attire.

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What we checked

Delhi Police detained non-protesting minor youths who were simply walking in the area.No reliable source found for this yet.

Delhi Police are detaining individuals solely because they are wearing traditional attire (kurta pajama).No reliable source found for this yet.

Under Indian law, police cannot detain or arrest a juvenile.No reliable source found for this yet.

🔎 Our read of the video

From the footage, uniformed police are seen holding and pulling individuals by their collars and clothes on the street. While officers may enforce order, police have a duty to avoid unnecessary physical force when detaining individuals.

0:12 Police officer holding a youth by the neck
0:52 Police officer grabbing a youth by the collar

Likely context (likely, not confirmed): Delhi Police detaining individuals during protests around Connaught Place.

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