The incident concerns a CJP demonstration linked to a demand for the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, the chief election commissioner. The Times of India reported that this was the objective of the protest.
According to The Times of India, Rathee was detained at his home in Gurugram, in the state of Haryana, before the event. The report does not specify the exact time or duration of the detention.
The Times of India described the planned protest as having no police authorization and reported that restrictive orders were in force. The available information does not independently establish the legal grounds for the detention.
According to the available reports, the detention and release took place amid broader security measures related to protests in Delhi. The Hindu reported increased security, while The New Indian Express reported a police warning against traveling to Jantar Mantar; however, the precise scope of these measures is not defined in the available material.
The Hindu also reported that more than 7,000 protesters were allegedly detained at various locations in Delhi, citing police sources. The figure is not independently corroborated by the information reviewed.
The reports provided agree that Rathee was released after being detained in connection with the CJP protest. Details about the duration of his detention and the possible involvement of other party leaders remain unspecified.