Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi sustained a minor nose injury during a protest march in New Delhi after being detained by police, according to verified news reports. The demonstration was organized by the Indian National Congress to protest the government’s handling of recent student demonstrations and to demand accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Reuters +1Videos and photographs released after the incident showed Rahul Gandhi with blood visible around his nose while surrounded by supporters and security personnel. The Congress party alleged that he was injured during police action as officers removed protesters from the demonstration. Reuters confirmed that Rahul Gandhi and several other Congress leaders were detained during the protest, though official accounts of how the injury occurred have been disputed. Reuters +1

The protest followed heightened political tensions over the government’s response to student-led demonstrations. Congress leaders criticized the police response, while the government defended the actions taken to maintain public order. �Financial Times +1

The incident has intensified political debate in India, with opposition leaders calling for greater accountability and the ruling government maintaining that law enforcement acted within its authority during the protest.