Urmila Sanawar, recently released from Roshanabad jail, performed Ganga worship at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar and announced that she would work for women prisoners who have struggled to make their voices heard.
In a video statement, Sanawar said she had seen several women inside the jail who had remained imprisoned for years. She said their lives had become confined to the prison and their concerns could not reach beyond its high walls.
Sanawar said she would continue the campaign she has been conducting for justice for Ankita Bhandari. She added that she would also help any woman in need, following the same approach she adopted while raising the Ankita Bhandari matter.
Allegations about arrest
Sanawar said Ranipur police took her from her home on 25 October. She alleged that officers switched off the CCTV cameras before arresting her and treated her brutally. She also claimed that she was sent to Roshanabad jail in a false case based on unsupported defamation allegations.
These claims were made by Sanawar in her statement and are presented as allegations. The available report does not provide a response from Ranipur police or details of a court finding on the matter.
Sanawar said she was concerned about her personal safety. At the same time, she thanked the Uttarakhand police and jail administration for what she described as respectful and good treatment during her time in custody.
She also thanked Ganga and the people of Uttarakhand for their continued support. Sanawar said the people of the state had transformed her from an actress into a revolutionary woman and credited them for that change.
Plans after release
Sanawar extended Dhanteras and Diwali greetings in her video message. She said her fight would continue and pledged to work for women who are unable to speak for themselves.
She also expressed hope that some of her blocked IDs would soon be restored. Sanawar said she would reconnect with her fans and supporters once she had the freedom to speak.
Her immediate public announcement therefore combines 2 stated priorities: continuing her campaign for Ankita Bhandari and supporting women prisoners whose cases, according to her, remain unheard. No further legal or administrative step was specified in the available material.
Conclusion
After her release, Urmila Sanawar performed Ganga worship in Haridwar and said she would continue her Ankita Bhandari campaign while working to support women prisoners. She also thanked the Uttarakhand police and jail administration and indicated that she hoped to resume communication with supporters after her accounts were restored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did Urmila Sanawar perform Ganga worship?
She performed Ganga worship at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar.
Q. What did Sanawar say she would do for women prisoners?
She said she would work for women prisoners whose voices had not reached beyond the jail walls.
Q. What did Sanawar say about Ankita Bhandari?
She said she had been fighting for justice for Ankita Bhandari and would continue that campaign.
Q. When did Sanawar say Ranipur police took her from her home?
She said Ranipur police took her from her home on 25 October.
Q. What did Sanawar allege about her arrest?
She alleged that CCTV cameras were switched off and that she was arrested brutally. She also described the defamation allegations against her as unsupported.
Q. Whom did Sanawar thank after her release?
She thanked Ganga, the people of Uttarakhand, the Uttarakhand police and the jail administration.
Q. What did Sanawar say about her blocked IDs?
She expressed hope that some of her blocked IDs would be restored soon.
Q. When did Sanawar say she would reconnect with supporters?
She said she would return to her fans and supporters after she had the freedom to speak.
