Garhwal Range Inspector General Rajeev Swaroop said various political parties organised a protest in Uttarakhand on 27 October 2026, with police forces deployed at the site.
Swaroop said police officers and personnel spoke to the protesters calmly and patiently. According to his statement, the protesters did not relent during the demonstration.
Police response and injuries
The IG said no force was used by the police. He also said some police officers and personnel suffered injuries and were hospitalised.
The statement did not provide the number of injured personnel, identify the hospital or give details about the cause of the injuries. It also did not specify which political parties organised the protest or where in the Garhwal Range it took place.
Conclusion
The verified account is that police were deployed during a protest organised by various political parties, no force was used according to the Garhwal Range IG, and some police personnel were injured and hospitalised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who gave the statement about the protest?
Rajeev Swaroop, Inspector General of the Garhwal Range, gave the statement.
Q. Who organised the protest?
Various political parties organised the protest. The available information does not name them individually.
Q. Were police deployed at the protest?
Yes. Swaroop said police forces had been deployed at the site.
Q. Did police use force against protesters?
Swaroop said no force was used by the police.
Q. Were any police personnel injured?
Yes. Swaroop said some police officers and personnel suffered injuries and were hospitalised.
Q. How many police personnel were injured?
The available information does not give a number.
