Anti-Israel protest outside US Consulate in Hyderabad, several detained

Several people were detained outside the US Consulate in Hyderabad's Gachibowli area, during a protest by Left-wing organisations. According to the organisers, the demonstration was held to condemn Israel's recent airstrikes on Iran and demand justice for Palestine.The protesters raised slogans denouncing Israeli aggression and called for urgent international intervention to end the violence. Demonstrators could be seen holding up placards with 'Stop Genocide' written outside the consulate in Gachibowli region.advertisementAs the protest grew larger, Gachibowli Police stepped in and took several individuals into preventive custody to avoid any untoward incidents.
The authorities also increased the security in the area, and the officials said the situation was now under control and the area remained under close watch to ensure peace.Meanwhile, Telangana CPI(M), through its social media handle on X stated that the police detained party's state secretary John Wesley and other leaders who were protesting in front of the US consulate.The state CPI(M) wrote: 'The protest in front of the US consulate in Hyderabad was called by Left parties who condemned Israel and demanded that the Indian government suspend all military and security cooperation with it.'Must Watch
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