Rahul Gandhi alleges police beat protestors, girl loses hearing

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi publicly accused law‑enforcement officials of using excessive force on demonstrators, saying that the assault resulted in serious injuries. He highlighted the case of a young woman who, according to his statement, lost her hearing after being struck during the police crackdown on a protest. Gandhi's remarks were reported by India Today, which quoted him as demanding an inquiry into the alleged misconduct. No official response from the police or the government has been recorded at the time of reporting.