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Rishikesh protest demands action against alleged 'Ranga-Billa' extortion

Rishikesh protest demands action against alleged 'Ranga-Billa' extortion
Locals hold protest in Rishikesh against alleged extortion by ‘Ranga-Billa’; claim laxity by police · theprint.in

Some people in a city called Rishikesh were very upset.

They say two people, known together as 'Ranga-Billa', were scaring builders and taking their money.

This is called extortion, and it is against the law.

The people made posters with computer-made pictures of the two people and put them all over the city.

Many people gathered at the police station on Sunday to complain.

They said they wrote complaints to the police, but the police did not start an official case.

The protest was led by a man named Jagjit Singh, who is also called Jagga.

The protesters want the police to investigate fairly, register a case, and arrest the two men.

They also said Jagga got in trouble with the police for speaking out, while the accused duo faced no action.

A police officer said the police are looking into the complaints fairly and will take action if anyone is found guilty.

Key facts

Location
Rishikesh
Date of protest
Sunday, August 9
Accused
Two men dubbed 'Ranga-Billa'
Allegation
Extortion related to ongoing construction projects
Protest leader
Jagjit Singh alias Jagga, city president of Shiromani Akali Dal
Protesters' demands
Impartial investigation, registration of a case, and arrest of the accused
Police response
Kotwali SHO Yashpal Singh Bisht said an impartial investigation is underway; legal action promised against anyone found guilty
News agency
PTI

Sources

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