Congress workers and members of various social organisations staged separate demonstrations in Dehradun on Friday, demanding justice for Ankita Bhandari and action against those accused in her murder case.
The Congress organised a motorcycle rally from ISBT to Clock Tower. Party leaders, including the state in-charge, state president, MLAs and other office-bearers, took part in the rally. Similar motorcycle rally activity was also seen from Shimla Bypass Chowk.
Traffic affected in central Dehradun
The rally affected vehicle movement on several major roads. Traffic congestion was reported at Clock Tower Chowk, where police personnel were deployed to manage the flow of vehicles.
The disruption was linked to the movement and gathering of protesters in the city. No separate figure for the duration or scale of the traffic disruption was provided.
Social organisations submit memorandum
Members of different social organisations gathered outside Gandhi Park for another demonstration. They raised the demand for justice for Ankita Bhandari and called for action against those accused in the case.
The protesters later submitted a memorandum to the tehsildar. The memorandum marked the administrative submission made during the demonstration, while the groups continued to press for action in the murder case.
The 2 demonstrations brought the demand for justice into public focus in Dehradun. The Congress event used a motorcycle rally, while the social organisations held a gathering and submitted their demands through a memorandum.
Conclusion
Friday’s protests in Dehradun focused on the demand for justice for Ankita Bhandari and action against those accused in the murder case. The demonstrations also affected traffic near Clock Tower and led to a memorandum being submitted to the tehsildar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What were the protests in Dehradun about?
The demonstrations focused on the demand for justice for Ankita Bhandari and action against those accused in her murder case.
Q. Who organised the motorcycle rally?
The Congress organised the motorcycle rally in Dehradun.
Q. What was the route of the Congress rally?
The rally travelled from ISBT to Clock Tower. Rally activity was also seen from Shimla Bypass Chowk.
Q. Who participated in the Congress rally?
The Congress state in-charge, state president, MLAs and other party office-bearers participated.
Q. Where did the social organisations hold their protest?
Members of various social organisations gathered outside Gandhi Park.
Q. What did the social organisations do after their demonstration?
They submitted a memorandum to the tehsildar.
Q. How did the demonstrations affect traffic?
Vehicle movement on major roads was affected, and congestion was reported at Clock Tower Chowk.
Q. What security or traffic arrangement was reported?
Police personnel were deployed at Clock Tower Chowk to manage traffic.
