At Least Two Fresh FIRs Against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi over Alleged Assault on Cops, Police Vehicle Vandalism
Police registered a fresh FIR against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over allegations of assault and obstruction during an INDIA bloc protest, sources said.
- On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the Delhi Police registered FIRs against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra following an INDIA bloc protest in central Delhi.
- Demonstrators gathered in New Delhi to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging the electoral roll revision process lacked transparency and necessary safeguards.
- During the protest, police detained 91 individuals, including Gandhi and Vadra, after Constable Ankit Kasana alleged protesters "surrounded him" and tore his uniform while others damaged a police vehicle.
- Security forces reinforced central Delhi with barricades on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in anticipation of another planned INDIA bloc demonstration, vowing to detain those violating the law.
- A senior police official remarked that organisations now engage in "competition" to stage dramatic protests, aiming to attract attention by damaging public property during demonstrations.
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At least two fresh FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi over alleged assault on cops, police vehicle vandalism
Cases follow FIRs over Tuesday’s protest, with Congress leaders also booked over alleged forcible entry into Akashvani Bhavan; another protest planned in central Delhi on Thursday
Fresh FIR against Rahul, Priyanka for 'assaulting' cops at INDIA bloc protest
Delhi Police has filed a fresh FIR against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over Wednesday's protest confrontation. The case follows the Akashvani Bhawan FIR as the Opposition prepares a bigger demonstration over the SIR row.
More FIRs Against Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi, Cases of Alleged Assault on Police Personnel During Wednesday Protests
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Delhi Police have registered three FIRs in connection with the Opposition's Wednesday protest, with more cases being registered in the matter, Delhi Police said on Thursday. India News | More FIRs Against Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi, Cases of Alleged Assault on Police Personnel During Wednesday Protests.
FIR against Rahul, Priyanka for 'assaulting cops' during Delhi protest
Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other party workers, for allegedly assaulting police personnel and obstructing government work during a protest on Wednesday. The protest involved INDIA bloc leaders and led to the detention of 91 people.
FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi for assaulting, obstructing police personnel during protest - The Tribune
The Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly assaulting police personnel and obstructing government work during their protest here, police sources said on Thursday.
FIR Against Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Over CEC Protest
New Delhi: Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over alleged assault of police personnel and obstruction of official duty during an INDIA bloc protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The case also names several other Congress leaders and protesters. Police allege that the protesters entered […]
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