India, Oct. 11 -- Geneva/New Delhi, Oct 11 (IBNS): India has hit back at the United Nations Human Rights Office over its concerns about mass detentions during Saturday's protests in New Delhi, describing the remarks as "misplaced" and an "unwarranted interference" in the country's internal affairs.

In a statement posted on social media, India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva defended the authorities' handling of the demonstrations, asserting that the right to peaceful assembly is guaranteed by the Constitution and protected by the country's democratic institutions, independent judiciary and free media.

"As in every democracy, Indian citizens exercise this right subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of pub...