Priyanka Gandhi Claims Police Used Force During Protest Detention

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday accused police of using excessive force against her during a protest, claiming officers scratched her while effecting her detention. The Congress general secretary did not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident or specify when it occurred.

Rahul Gandhi, who leads the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was also detained by police during the same protest action, according to party sources. The Congress has not yet issued an official statement detailing the nature of the demonstration or the specific charges, if any, against the detained leaders.

The incident marks the latest in a series of confrontations between Congress leadership and law enforcement agencies during political agitations in recent months. Police have maintained that detentions are carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Congress representatives indicated that the party would pursue the matter through appropriate legal channels. The detention of senior opposition figures during protests has become a recurring point of friction between the government and opposition parties across India.