Uttarakhand Mahila Congress president Jyoti Rautela was taken into custody after showing black flags during Amit Shah’s visit to Dehradun, according to the report published on 6 November 2026.
The protest took place as demands for justice for Ankita Bhandari continued in Uttarakhand. The incident brought the issue into focus during the Union Home Minister’s visit to the state capital.
What happened in Dehradun
Rautela, who leads the women’s wing of the Congress in Uttarakhand, displayed black flags during Shah’s visit. Police then took her into custody.
The available report does not provide details about the location of the detention, the duration of custody or any case registered against her. It also does not state whether other protesters were detained.
Ankita Bhandari justice demands
The protest came amid continuing calls for justice for Ankita Bhandari. Those demands remain an important political issue in Uttarakhand and have been raised by Congress workers during demonstrations.
A Hindustan Times report listed in the background material also described Congress protests seeking a fair probe in the Ankita Bhandari murder case. That background report was dated 18 October 2026, but further verified details about its claims is not yet available.
a response from the Bharatiya Janata Party, Amit Shah or the Uttarakhand Police is not yet available. It also does not specify what action authorities planned after taking Rautela into custody.
Conclusion
Jyoti Rautela’s black-flag protest during Amit Shah’s Dehradun visit led to her being taken into police custody, while demands for justice for Ankita Bhandari continued.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was taken into custody?
Jyoti Rautela, the president of the Uttarakhand Mahila Congress, was taken into custody.
Q. What did Jyoti Rautela do?
She showed black flags during Amit Shah’s visit to Dehradun.
Q. Where did the protest take place?
The protest took place during Amit Shah’s visit to Dehradun.
Q. Why was the protest held?
It came amid continuing demands for justice for Ankita Bhandari.
Q. Was a police case registered against Rautela?
The available information does not state whether a case was registered against her.
