Police stopped members of the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (UKD) at Simli Bend on 27 October 2026 as they marched towards the Assembly in Bhararisain, ahead of the start of the Vidhan Sabha session.
Simli Bend is about 41 km before Gairsain. The march was aimed at reaching the Assembly, but police halted the UKD members before they could proceed towards Bhararisain.
UKD’s demands
The UKD is demanding that Gairsain-Bhararisain be declared Uttarakhand’s permanent capital. The party has also called for justice in the Ankita Bhandari case and raised other issues.
The available information does not specify how long the UKD members were stopped, whether they were allowed to continue later, or whether any arrests were made. It also does not provide details of the police action beyond the stoppage at Simli Bend.
The development places the UKD’s capital demand and other concerns near the focus of the Assembly session. Gairsain-Bhararisain is the location towards which the protesters were marching, while the Vidhan Sabha session was due to begin.
What happens next
The immediate next step for the UKD members was not specified. The available report also does not state whether the protesters submitted a memorandum, held talks with officials or reached the Assembly after being stopped.
Conclusion
Police stopped the UKD march at Simli Bend ahead of the Vidhan Sabha session in Bhararisain. The party’s stated demands include permanent-capital status for Gairsain-Bhararisain, justice in the Ankita Bhandari case and action on other issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where were the UKD members stopped?
They were stopped at Simli Bend.
Q. How far is Simli Bend from Gairsain?
Simli Bend is about 41 km before Gairsain.
Q. Where were the UKD members marching?
They were marching towards the Assembly in Bhararisain.
Q. What is the UKD’s main demand?
The UKD wants Gairsain-Bhararisain to be made Uttarakhand’s permanent capital.
Q. Which case did the UKD mention?
The party demanded justice in the Ankita Bhandari case.
Q. When did the police stop the march?
The march was stopped ahead of the start of the Vidhan Sabha session on 27 October 2026.
