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Priyanka Gandhi alleges police manhandling during Delhi protest
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has accused police of using excessive force against her during a demonstration at Janpath in New Delhi. Gandhi claimed she was shoved to the ground and sustained injuries during the incident.
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Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi accused Delhi Police of resorting to heavy-handed tactics during a protest at Janpath on Tuesday, alleging that officers forcibly pushed her to the ground. Gandhi claimed she sustained scratches and other injuries during the altercation with law enforcement personnel.
The incident occurred as the Congress leader participated in a demonstration at the busy New Delhi thoroughfare. According to Gandhi's account, police personnel used physical force to disperse protesters, with her bearing the brunt of the aggressive action.
The allegation adds to growing tensions between opposition parties and law enforcement over protest management in the capital. Congress has frequently organised demonstrations at Janpath and other prominent locations in New Delhi to highlight various political grievances.
Police officials have not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident. Tensions between law enforcement and political protesters have periodically surfaced in Delhi, with both sides disputing accounts of incidents during demonstrations.