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On Saturday, crowds of women protested outside the police headquarters in New Delhi, accusing the police of using excessive force against female protesters during demonstrations about election irregularities. The demonstration aimed to highlight and address alleged instances of police brutality specifically targeting women.
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On October 15, 2026, crowds of women gathered outside the police headquarters in New Delhi to protest alleged police brutality against female demonstrators during recent protests over election irregularities. The protesters accuse the police of using excessive force and violating human rights during earlier demonstrations. This rally highlights ongoing tensions between civic activists and law enforcement authorities regarding how public dissent is managed and protected in India.

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Crowds of women gathered outside police headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday, protesting alleged police brutality against female demonstrators during recent protests over election irregularities.
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2026-10-17 · Al Jazeera
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Crowds of women gathered outside police headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday, protesting alleged police brutality against female demonstrators during recent protests over election irregularities. asserted
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