Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Suspended Magistrate Leaves Bareilly Amid Protests
A city magistrate named Alankar Agnihotri was suspended and asked to leave Bareilly.
His supporters protested by lying down in front of the police vehicles that were taking him away.
The protests caused some chaos, but the police managed to clear the road and move Agnihotri out of the city.
Agnihotri had resigned earlier because he disagreed with some new rules made by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
He said these rules were causing problems and should be removed.
The situation has caused a lot of controversy in the area.
Alankar Agnihotri, the suspended city magistrate of Bareilly, was escorted out of the city amid tight security.
His supporters protested by lying down in front of the police convoy, leading to a scuffle with the police.
Agnihotri was suspended for indiscipline and his resignation in protest against government policies, particularly the new UGC rules.
He had previously described the new UGC rules as a 'black law' and demanded their withdrawal.
The controversy escalated when Agnihotri alleged a conspiracy against him and heard a phone conversation referring to him as 'mad'.
- Who
- Alankar Agnihotri, a suspended city magistrate, and his supporters
- What
- Agnihotri was escorted out of Bareilly amid protests by his supporters
- When
- January 28
- Where
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Agnihotri was suspended for indiscipline and protesting government policies, particularly the new UGC rules
- Name
- Alankar Agnihotri
- Position
- City Magistrate of Bareilly
- Reason for Suspension
- Indiscipline and resignation protest
- Date of Suspension
- January 28
- New Posting
- Shamli district magistrate's office
- Protest Details
- Supporters lay down in front of police vehicle
- Controversy Trigger
- Disagreement with UGC rules