What happened

Police questioned protestors connected to a protest episode where authorities reportedly linked some statements to slogans calling for “Free Umar Khalid”. Police asked detained or targeted individuals questions as part of the investigation tied to the protest episode.

Background and earlier position

In India, protest-linked investigations typically use questioning and recorded statements to collect factual details, identify participants, and connect alleged statements or slogans to the broader event under investigation.

What changed now

Police reportedly issued or prepared about 240 queries and sought answers from detained or targeted protestors as part of the investigation connected to “Free Umar Khalid” slogan allegations.

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