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Rewa Police Use Water Cannon, Tear Gas in Congress Protest; Activist Arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rewa
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 04:18 PM
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In Rewa, police deployed water cannon and tear gas against Congress protestors demanding justice for the deaths of Kavita Mishra and a newborn. Activist Vikrant Bhuria was taken into custody.
A large Congress protest took place in Rewa over demands for justice in the deaths of Kavita Mishra and a newborn. The rally, which began peacefully, turned violent when protestors attempted to breach police barricades.
In response, police deployed water cannon and tear gas to disperse the crowd. The use of force caused chaos, and several protestors were detained.
Among those arrested was activist Vikrant Bhuria, who was taken into custody by the police.
Police officials said the measures were necessary to maintain law and order after the barricades were broken. No major injuries were reported.
In response, police deployed water cannon and tear gas to disperse the crowd. The use of force caused chaos, and several protestors were detained.
Among those arrested was activist Vikrant Bhuria, who was taken into custody by the police.
Police officials said the measures were necessary to maintain law and order after the barricades were broken. No major injuries were reported.