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Delhi Constable Alleges Assault During Rahul Gandhi Detention
A group of opposition lawmakers held a protest in Delhi.
They were protesting alleged problems with the way voter lists were being updated.
Police stopped them from marching, and some lawmakers, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were detained.
A police constable, Ankit Kasana, said protesters attacked him while officers were trying to move Gandhi’s car.
He said they tore his uniform, scratched him and bit him.
He went to a hospital for a checkup.
Police said they had registered three cases connected to the protest.
The protesters wanted a group of lawmakers to meet Election Commission officials.
Delhi Police constable Ankit Kasana alleged protesters assaulted him near Jantar Mantar on Wednesday.
Kasana said 30 to 35 people surrounded him, tore his uniform, scratched him and bit him.
He was taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital for a medical checkup.
Delhi Police said three FIRs had been registered over alleged assault, obstruction and misconduct during the protest.
INDIA bloc MPs were protesting alleged irregularities in the electoral-roll revision and seeking to meet Election Commission officials.
- Who
- Delhi Police constable Ankit Kasana, protesters and INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
- What
- Kasana alleged protesters assaulted him during a protest in which opposition MPs were stopped and detained.
- Where
- Near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
- When
- The protest and alleged assault took place on Wednesday; Kasana spoke to the media on Thursday.
- Why
- INDIA bloc MPs were protesting alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and sought a meeting with Election Commission officials.
Police and constable’s account
Protesters’ stated purpose
Alleged conduct during the protest
Police and constable’s account
Kasana alleged that protesters assaulted him and that some tried to block or interfere with Rahul Gandhi’s car. Police registered cases concerning alleged assault, obstruction and misconduct.
Protesters’ stated purpose
The article describes the MPs as protesting alleged electoral-roll irregularities and seeking a meeting with Election Commission officials; it does not provide a response from the protesters to Kasana’s allegations.
Planned march and sit-in
Police and constable’s account
Delhi Police said the INDIA bloc’s planned march had no official permission and that protesters were asked to leave Akashvani Bhavan premises.
Protesters’ stated purpose
The protesters continued their demonstration and said they would not leave until a delegation of MPs was allowed to meet Election Commission officials.
Key facts
- Constable
- Ankit Kasana, of Parliament Street police station
- Alleged assault
- Kasana said 30 to 35 men and women surrounded him, tore his uniform, scratched him and bit him.
- Medical checkup
- Kasana was taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi.
- Police cases
- Delhi Police said three FIRs had been registered, with more cases being registered.
- Protest issue
- Alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Police account of march
- Police said no official permission had been sought or granted for the planned march.
Quotes
Ankit Kasana
Delhi Police constable deployed for crowd control during the protest.
“No matter how much they harass us or abuse us, we won't be aggressive. We'll do our duty peacefully. We have to maintain law and order, and we'll make sure we do.”
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“As soon as they saw that I was alone and sir was inside, someone grabbed my collar from behind, tore my uniform, and broke my button too.”
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