Delhi and Himachal Police Standoff Over Arrest of Youth Congress Workers Ends with Court Custody

A standoff occurred between Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police after Delhi Police arrested three Indian Youth Congress workers from a resort in Himachal for their alleged role in a 'shirtless protest' at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Himachal Police accused Delhi Police of unauthorized arrest and obstruction, leading to a night-long deadlock before Delhi Police were allowed to leave with the detainees. The arrested individuals were sent to Delhi court, which granted three-day police custody for further investigation. Political leaders from both sides criticized each other over the incident, highlighting tensions over jurisdiction and procedure in inter-state arrests.