International • Created February 18, 2016 22:03

India protest march against ”sedition” arrest of student leader

Thousands of supporters of a student leader from a top Indian university have marched to protest against his arrest on sedition charges. The rallies against Mr Kumar’s arrest took place in cities across India. Organisers said about 10,000 people gathered in the capital Delhi. Kanhaiya Kumar has been remanded in custody until 2 March. Anger […]

India protest march against ”sedition” arrest of student leader
India protest march against ”sedition” arrest of student leader

Thousands of supporters of a student leader from a top Indian university have marched to protest against his arrest on sedition charges.
The rallies against Mr Kumar’s arrest took place in cities across India. Organisers said about 10,000 people gathered in the capital Delhi.
Kanhaiya Kumar has been remanded in custody until 2 March. Anger is running high after Mr Kumar was beaten up by lawyers when he was brought to court on Wednesday.
 

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