On January 30, journalist Mandeep Punia was detained by the Delhi Police at Singhu border, while he was working.

A case was registered against Punia under various sections including 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) and 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty) of the Indian Penal Code.

Punia speaks on the circumstances that led to his arrest.

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