‘We Leave Together’: Delhi Police Released Economist Jean Drèze. He Stayed Until Others Less Fortunate Were Too

Offered his freedom four hours after being detained during protests in Delhi, economist Jean Drèze refused to leave without the less privileged men held alongside him, many Muslims from Assam and West Bengal, picked up simply while going about their day. After nearly 11 hours, the police gave in, and every detainee walked out together.

11 Oct 2026        Fatima Khan