Delhi Police moved to detain Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi following an eight-hour protest at Akashvani Bhavan. The detention marked the culmination of a sustained agitation at the state broadcaster's headquarters.
The leaders had gathered at the site for the duration of the protest. Police officials confirmed the detention but provided no immediate details on the specific charges or the legal framework applied.
The move drew immediate attention from opposition circles, though official statements from the Congress party were pending at the time of report. The location, Akashvani Bhavan, served as the focal point for the demonstrators.
Legal proceedings are expected to determine the next steps for the detained leaders. No further information was available at the time of filing.