Neha Bora released; Abhijeet Dipke produced before SEM court over Delhi protest

New Delhi: All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora was released early Saturday morning, while Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke will be produced before the SEM court, Delhi Police said.#WATCH | Delhi: AISA National President Neha Bora has been released from detention by the Delhi Police after completion of formal procedures under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act. She was detained under preventive sections on the evening of October 16. pic.twitter.com/eD2YVqSKUV— ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2026 Both were taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at Connaught Place here.Bora was released after completing formalities related to her detention under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act, while action was initiated against Dipke under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), police said.#WATCH | Delhi: AISA National President Neha Bora says, "Law and order are being flouted in every possible way. Ordinary citizens are treated as if they were hardened criminals, a practice that has persisted in this country for a long time. The current movement has clearly… https://t.co/s5EqwjaPfG pic.twitter.com/3gAeYHI60r— ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2026 Dipke was subsequently arrested and will be produced before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court later in the day, police sources said.On Friday, Bora was detained at Mandi House, while Dipke was detained at Jhandewalan, as they were on their way to Connaught Place, police sources said.AISA claimed that after being detained, Bora was moved from one place to another across Delhi for five hours before being taken to RK Puram police station.CJP Delhi Protest: 'Humein Baksh Dijiye, Mahila Suraksha Pe Dhyaan Dijiye', Dipke Tells Cops Serving Him Notice It alleged that lawyers reached RK Puram police station around midnight, but were not allowed to meet Bora.It further claimed that police had not clarified when she would be released and were refusing to provide her medicines despite knowing she has been unwell for the past few days.According to police, around 150 people had been detained to maintain law and order and ensure smooth traffic movement.Security personnel cordoned off Central Park in Connaught Place, with Rapid Action Force personnel deployed inside and additional forces stationed in the area. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Dipke and Bora had been detained on Friday in connection with separate demonstrations in central Delhi.

AISA chief Neha Bohra was released after the authorities completed the required detention formalities under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act.

AISA president Neha Bora and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke were taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at Connaught Place's Central Park in Delhi on Friday. Bora was detained at Mandi House, while Dipke was detained at Jhandewalan.

AISA chief Neha Bora was detained by Delhi Police while heading to a protest, and was taken to an unknown location. CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke was also detained at his residence shortly before the protest. Police stated the situation remained peaceful despite the detentions and heightened security in the capital. Hundreds of protesters gathered at Connaught Place and Mandi House, waving national flags.