Congress workers protested Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit near Jolly Grant, demanding justice in the Ankita Bhandari murder case and action concerning the alleged VIP’s role. Police stopped the demonstrators with barricades before they could proceed towards the airport.
The protest was led by Congress district president Mohit Uniyal. Dozens of workers carried black banners and balloons as they moved from the Jolly Grant main road towards the airport. After being stopped, they raised slogans and were taken by bus to the Laltappar police out.
The protesters continued their demonstration outside the police out. Police released all of them after a short time. During the protest, Congress workers also released black balloons into the sky.
Congress leaders’ allegations
Uniyal said Ankita Bhandari was still awaiting justice. He alleged that the government was trying to protect the alleged VIP linked to the case. He also alleged that police had mistreated Ankita’s parents while they were seeking justice at Rajghat in Delhi.
These statements were made by Congress leaders during the protest and represent their allegations. The supplied report does not provide a response from the government or police to those claims.
Congress city president Kartar Negi and block Congress president Mahendra Bhatt said the Home Minister’s visit on Dhanteras led to the closure of the main road. They claimed the disruption caused financial losses for traders and inconvenience for the public.
The protesters included Rahul Saini, Swatantra Bisht, Umed Bora, Jitendra Kumar, Sunil Barman, Rekha Kandpal Sati, Gaurav Malhotra, Amit Saini, Sawan Rathore, Vimal Gola, Shardul Negi, Bharat Bhushan Kaushal, Balendra Sajwan, Javed, Sanjeev Bhatt, Chandra Prakash Kala, Ashish Rana and Nandan Negi, among others.
Police action and next step
Police used barricades to prevent the group from advancing towards the airport, then took the protesters to the Laltappar police out. The report states that they were later released and does not mention any arrest or criminal case arising from the demonstration.
Conclusion
Congress workers protested Amit Shah’s Jolly Grant visit over demands linked to the Ankita Bhandari case. Police stopped, detained and later released the demonstrators, while Congress leaders also raised concerns about road closures affecting traders and residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why did Congress workers protest Amit Shah’s visit?
They sought justice in the Ankita Bhandari murder case and raised concerns about the alleged VIP’s role.
Q. Where did the protest take place?
The protesters gathered on the Jolly Grant main road and attempted to move towards the airport.
Q. What action did police take?
Police stopped the protesters with barricades, took them by bus to the Laltappar police outand later released them.
Q. Who led the demonstration?
Congress district president Mohit Uniyal led the protest.
Q. What did Congress leaders say about the road closure?
Kartar Negi and Mahendra Bhatt said the closure during the Home Minister’s Dhanteras visit caused losses for traders and inconvenience for the public.
Q. What did the protesters carry?
They carried black banners and balloons, and later released black balloons into the sky.
