Frenchman, retd IG held for protest

A French national and a retired inspector general of police have been arrested in Gorakhpur, India following a protest outside a government office. The French national was filming the protest without a valid permit, violating the Foreigners Act. The retired inspector general was arrested for obstructing a public servant and other violations. The protest was unannounced and staged without permission. The protesters were demanding land for marginalized communities. The situation escalated and police had to intervene to control the situation. The French national has been arrested under the Foreign Act.