Traffic on a key Dehradun route was disrupted on 16 September 2026 after Bajrang Dal members protested outside Lakkhibagh police over an allegation against a police personnel from City Kotwali. The group claimed that a young woman had complained of harassment but that police action had not followed.
A large number of activists joined the demonstration and sat outside the police . During the protest, traffic on Saharanpur Road was stopped, affecting vehicles travelling from Dehradun railway station towards the Inter-State Bus Terminal.
Traffic affected across the route
The disruption extended through the Lakkhibagh police area towards Prince Chowk. Vehicles reportedly formed a queue along the route, while movement between the railway station and ISBT was halted during the demonstration.
The available information records the allegation and the protest, but does not establish the outcome of any police inquiry or confirm whether a case was registered. The young woman’s identity has not been disclosed.
Why the protest took place
Bajrang Dal said its demonstration was prompted by the alleged lack of action on the complaint. The protest therefore focused on seeking a response from the police over the reported conduct of the City Kotwali personnel.
No further verified details are available about the complaint, the identity of the police personnel or any subsequent administrative or legal action. The immediate reported impact was the interruption of traffic on Saharanpur Road.
Conclusion
The protest followed an allegation of harassment against a City Kotwali police personnel, while the demonstration caused traffic restrictions between Dehradun railway station and Prince Chowk; the status of further action remains unverified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What was the Dehradun protest about?
Bajrang Dal protested over an allegation that a City Kotwali police personnel had harassed a young woman and that no action followed her complaint.
Q. Where did the demonstrators gather?
The activists gathered outside Lakkhibagh police .
Q. Which road was affected?
Traffic on Saharanpur Road was disrupted during the demonstration.
Q. Which route saw vehicle queues?
Vehicles queued from the railway station through Lakkhibagh towards Prince Chowk.
Q. Was traffic towards ISBT affected?
Yes. Movement from Dehradun railway station towards the Inter-State Bus Terminal was stopped during the protest.
