India, Oct. 18 -- Multiple protests and marches took place around the New Delhi area on Sunday -- including the one against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the other seeking justice in the Ankita Bhandari murder case. The Delhi Police said more than 50 persons were removed and detained from all protests combined. They were released within a few hours and no case has been lodged yet.

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged a march from their office till Jantar Mantar around noon on Sunday. Union members said police force was deployed along the route, with heavy security arrangements to prevent activists from proceeding towards Jantar Mantar.

"During the protest, Delhi Police detained NSUI national president Vino...