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IN PHOTOS: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested by ED in excise policy case, AAP supporters protest

Updated On: 21 March, 2024 10:09 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday night in an excise policy-linked money laundering case, officials said. Pics/PTI and Satej Shinde

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AAP supporters shout slogans in favour of Arvind Kejriwal outside his residence. Pics/PTI and Satej Shinde
AAP supporters shout slogans in favour of Arvind Kejriwal outside his residence. Pics/PTI and Satej Shinde
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In Mumbai, as a precautionary measure, the police beefed up security outside the ED in south Mumbai

In Mumbai, as a precautionary measure, the police beefed up security outside the ED in south Mumbai

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The AAP workers and Arvind Kejriwal supporters on Thursday night reached the ED office in South Mumbai to protest the arrest of the leader

The AAP workers and Arvind Kejriwal supporters on Thursday night reached the ED office in South Mumbai to protest the arrest of the leader

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Several AAP workers and Arvind Kejriwal supporters were detained by the Mumbai Police on Thursday night

Several AAP workers and Arvind Kejriwal supporters were detained by the Mumbai Police on Thursday night

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AAP workers gathered at the Enforcement Directorate in Mumbai for a protest against the arrest of Kejriwal

AAP workers gathered at the Enforcement Directorate in Mumbai for a protest against the arrest of Kejriwal

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The arrest, the first of a sitting chief minister, came hours after the Delhi High Court refused to grant protection to the AAP national convenor from any coercive action by the agency

The arrest, the first of a sitting chief minister, came hours after the Delhi High Court refused to grant protection to the AAP national convenor from any coercive action by the agency

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Arvind Kejriwal is likely to be produced before a court on Friday

Arvind Kejriwal is likely to be produced before a court on Friday

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The 55-year-old leader's arrest, amid campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, drew angry reactions from his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

The 55-year-old leader's arrest, amid campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, drew angry reactions from his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

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Soon after the high court order, an ED team reached his residence and carried out searches. Subsequently, he was arrested, officials said

Soon after the high court order, an ED team reached his residence and carried out searches. Subsequently, he was arrested, officials said

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Officials said the ED would produce the chief minister before a court here on Friday and seek his custody for interrogation

Officials said the ED would produce the chief minister before a court here on Friday and seek his custody for interrogation

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As the ED officials carried out their action inside, additional Delhi Police personnel and Rapid Action Force (RAF) and CRPF teams were deployed around the chief minister's residence

As the ED officials carried out their action inside, additional Delhi Police personnel and Rapid Action Force (RAF) and CRPF teams were deployed around the chief minister's residence

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The additional deployment was made as the ED sought extra security measures in anticipation of protests by AAP supporters, sources said

The additional deployment was made as the ED sought extra security measures in anticipation of protests by AAP supporters, sources said

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A large number of AAP workers and leaders gathered near the chief minister's residence and shouted slogans against the ED action

A large number of AAP workers and leaders gathered near the chief minister's residence and shouted slogans against the ED action

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