New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Delhi Police Crime Branch on Tuesday said eight persons, including Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib, have been arrested in connection with the "shirtless protest" during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

While the BJP alleged a "conspiracy" behind the protest, Congress backed its youth wing leaders, condemning the arrests.

Speaking at a press briefing, Delhi Police Special CP Crime Branch, Devesh Chandra Srivastava, said that they have found concrete evidence that the incident was done "under a deep conspiracy."

"On the basis of the investigation so far, we have found concrete evidence that this was done under a deep conspiracy. Further investigation into th...