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FIR lodged against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi for alleged assault on police at INDIA bloc protest
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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A fresh First Information Report has been filed against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, accusing them of assaulting police officers during a protest organized by the INDIA bloc.
A new First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra following a protest staged by the INDIA alliance. According to the filing, the duo allegedly assaulted police personnel who were attempting to manage the crowd at the demonstration.
Law enforcement officials say the incident occurred when police tried to enforce crowd-control measures, prompting the two leaders to intervene physically. The FIR cites specific sections of the Indian Penal Code related to assault and obstruction of public servants.
The Congress party has not commented on the FIR, but spokespersons have previously defended the protest as a peaceful expression of dissent. The matter is now slated for further investigation by the local police, with potential legal proceedings pending.
The incident adds to a series of legal challenges faced by the Gandhi family in recent months, highlighting the heightened political tensions surrounding the INDIA bloc's activities ahead of upcoming elections.
Law enforcement officials say the incident occurred when police tried to enforce crowd-control measures, prompting the two leaders to intervene physically. The FIR cites specific sections of the Indian Penal Code related to assault and obstruction of public servants.
The Congress party has not commented on the FIR, but spokespersons have previously defended the protest as a peaceful expression of dissent. The matter is now slated for further investigation by the local police, with potential legal proceedings pending.
The incident adds to a series of legal challenges faced by the Gandhi family in recent months, highlighting the heightened political tensions surrounding the INDIA bloc's activities ahead of upcoming elections.