India, Feb. 24 -- The investigation and opposition to the 'shirtless' protest during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 have intensified, with Congress youth wing president Uday Bhanu Chib arrested as "mastermind" behind the demonstration - now being called as "deep conspiracy" by the Delhi Police.

Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Uday Bhanu Chib, calling him as the "main conspirator" and "mastermind" behind last week's protest at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

Authorities also added charges of rioting against Chib and seven other Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers who had been detained earlier, PTI reported.

The arrest triggered sharp political reactions, with the Congress condemning t...