3 weeks ago
Rishikesh protest demands action against alleged 'Ranga-Billa' extortion
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.
A large number of people staged a protest at a police station in Rishikesh on Sunday, demanding action against two men dubbed 'Ranga-Billa' alleged to be involved in extortion.
AI-generated banners and posters across the city accused the duo of extortion related to ongoing construction projects in Rishikesh.
The protest was led by Jagjit Singh alias Jagga, the city president of the Shiromani Akali Dal.
Protesters alleged that police did not register a case despite written complaints, and said multiple cases were filed against Jagga for opposing the duo.
Kotwali SHO Yashpal Singh Bisht assured protesters of an impartial investigation and said legal action would be taken against anyone found guilty.
- Who
- Protesters led by Jagjit Singh alias Jagga, city president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, against two men dubbed 'Ranga-Billa'
- What
- A protest at a police station demanding registration of a case and arrest of the duo allegedly involved in extortion linked to construction projects
- Where
- Rishikesh
- When
- Sunday, August 9
- Why
- Protesters claim police did not register a case despite written complaints and showed laxity towards the alleged extortionists
Protesters
Police
Police handling of extortion complaints
Protesters
Police did not register a case despite written complaints, showing laxity; cases were instead filed against Jagga for opposing the duo's activities.
Police
Police are conducting an impartial investigation into the complaints and will take legal action against anyone 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









