Delhi Police detains Ankita Bhandari's parents, oppn leaders from India Gate
Delhi Police detained the parents of the late Ankita Bhandari and several opposition leaders during a protest at India Gate. The protesters were demanding the suspension of a political appointment pending the completion of a CBI investigation into the case.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing public unrest and political friction regarding justice for victims of high-profile crimes in India.
NEW DELHI: Ankita Bhandari's parents, along with several opposition leaders and protesters, were detained by Delhi Police at India Gate after an overnight protest.The detentions took place around 4 am.This comes after Ankita’s parents staged a protest near India Gate, demanding that the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor be put on hold until the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the case is completed.Congress leaders criticised the police action, alleging that the authorities were targeting those demanding justice for Ankita Bhandari and questioning the proposed appointment of Dushyant Gautam.Congress MP Pawan Khera alleged that the police action reflected a deterioration in democratic freedoms.“This is brutality. You can see democracy coming to an end at India Gate.
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