The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GHERAO
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The straight part
We know that "confinement in India" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case confinement in india = gherao.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GHERAO mean?
GHERAO noun- A protest in which a group of people surrounds a politician, building, etc. until demands are met.
- To surround for this purpose.