10.47°C Vancouver
connect fm logo

Oct 1, 2020 9:19 PM -

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka arrested while on way to Hathras to meet gangrape victim's family

Share On
rahul-gandhi-priyanka-arrested-while-on-way-to-hathras-to-meet-gangrape-victims-family
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were arrested on Thursday afternoon near Yamuna Expressway. Photo-ANI

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were arrested on Thursday afternoon near Yamuna Expressway, after the former was allegedly shoved and pushed to the ground by Uttar Pradesh Police, while on his way to Hathras to meet the family of the gang-rape victim who died on September 29.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was roughed up by police on his way to Hathras at Yamuna Expressway, earlier today. He has been arrested by police under Section 188 IPC. Rahul Gandhi, who has been stopped at Yamuna Expressway on his way to Hathras, asked police, "I want to walk to Hathras alone. Please tell me under which section are you arresting me." Police said, "We are arresting you under Section 188 IPC for violation of an order."

Congress leaders Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, KC Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala were detained by the police. Scores of Congress workers were stopped from marching on the Delhi-Noida highway on their way to Hathras.

Punjab CM condemns manhandling, arrest of Rahul Gandhi by UP police

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday condemned the "manhandling" and arrest of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who was detained on his way to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh to meet the family of gangrape victim along with party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi and other Congress leaders.

"Strongly condemn manhandling and arrest of @RahulGandhi by UP police on way to Hathras to meet family of victim of #HathrasHorror along with @priyankagandhi. Is it a crime now to even share grief of an Indian? The voice of outraged nation can't be suppressed with high-handedness," Singh said in a tweet.

Latest news

See All
doug-mccallum-endorses-lorne-doerkson-and-b-c-conservatives
BCOct 23, 2026

Doug McCallum Endorses Lorne Doerkson and B.C. Conservatives

Surrey’s newly elected mayor, Doug McCallum, has officially endorsed Lorne Doerkson and the B.C. Conservative Party as the provincial election campaign enters its final stage. Speaking at a B.C. Conservative rally in Newton last night, McCallum addressed a crowd of more than 2,000 people and said, “We changed Surrey, now let’s change B.C.” Former Surrey mayors Dianne Watts and Linda Hepner also joined McCallum on stage, urging voters to support the B.C. Conservative Party. Political observers say McCallum’s endorsement could influence the race in Surrey’s 10 key provincial ridings.
government-working-to-implement-digital-safety-bill-soon-mark-miller
CanadaOct 23, 2026

Government Working to Implement Digital Safety Bill Soon: Mark Miller

Canadian Culture Minister Marc Miller has indicated that the federal government is working to advance Bill C-34 as quickly as possible. The proposed legislation includes a ban on social media for children and the establishment of a new digital safety regulator. Speaking at a conference at McGill University in Montreal on Thursday, Miller said the government was moving forward with the bill as quickly as it could, although he did not provide a specific timeline. The legislation would be overseen by Canada's proposed Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission. Officials have previously sugges
mark-carney-rejects-claims-of-canadian-interference-in-u-s-midterm-elections
CanadaOct 23, 2026

Mark Carney Rejects Claims of Canadian Interference in U.S. Midterm Elections

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed deep disappointment over allegations that Canada is interfering in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, particularly those made by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra. Speaking to reporters in Istanbul on Friday, Carney said the allegations had no truth to them and firmly rejected the claims. He also expressed disappointment that Hoekstra was using his role as ambassador to make such accusations. Carney stressed that Canada does not interfere in other countries' democratic processes and has no intention of doing so. The controversy follows
b-c-ndp-pledges-legally-enforced-nurse-to-patient-ratios-in-hospitals
BCOct 22, 2026

B.C. NDP Pledges Legally Enforced Nurse-to-Patient Ratios in Hospitals

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby announced during a campaign event in Vancouver on Thursday morning that his party would legally establish nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals, setting limits on the number of patients each nurse can care for. Eby said the policy would initially be implemented in emergency departments. He also claimed that British Columbia is the first province in Canada to offer such a guarantee, adding that more than 4,700 nurses have already been added to the health-care system under the initiative. As part of its election platform, the NDP is also promising to add 1,000 new traini
bc-conservative-leader-lorne-doerkson-accuses-ndp-of-failing-surrey-residents
BCOct 22, 2026

BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson Accuses NDP of Failing Surrey Residents

BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson has sharply criticized David Eby’s BC NDP government, accusing it of making empty promises to Surrey residents over the past nine years. Doerkson said Surrey continues to face overcrowded schools, emergency room closures, a shortage of doctors and a growing extortion problem. He alleged that the Eby government has failed to deliver on its promises to the city, while major projects have gone over budget and areas such as Newton have been neglected. Unveiling his Surrey Success Plan, Doerkson pledged that a BC Conservative government would fulfill its comm

Related News

Punjab CM’s OSD Rajbir Ghuman Skips CBI Questioning in Alleged Corruption Case

Punjab CM’s OSD Rajbir Ghuman Skips CBI Questioning in Alleged Corruption Case

Rajbir Singh Ghuman, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, did not appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Chandigarh for questioning in an alleged corruption case. This is the third time the CBI has summoned Ghuman for questioning. During two previous sessions, the agency reportedly asked him a total of 90 questions. Meanwhile, senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia targeted the Punjab government over allegations of corruption. He called for investigations into various matters, including alleged bribery in the transfer
CBI Takes Over Jhota Murder Probe, Post-Mortem Decision Still Pending

CBI Takes Over Jhota Murder Probe, Post-Mortem Decision Still Pending

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun investigating the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab. The central agency has registered an FIR in Chandigarh in connection with the case. CBI officials met Jhota’s family and recorded their statements. The team also collected evidence from the shop of the accused, Ashwani Kumar, and other locations linked to the case. The agency is reportedly trying to persuade the family to agree to a post-mortem examination. The CBI has assured them that a medical board of doctors at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Educatio
Pratap Singh Bajwa to Seek CM Bhagwant Mann’s Resignation Over Parvinder Singh Jhota Murder Case

Pratap Singh Bajwa to Seek CM Bhagwant Mann’s Resignation Over Parvinder Singh Jhota Murder Case

Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa has announced that he will seek Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s resignation during the upcoming Assembly session over the murder of Parvinder Singh Jhota. Bajwa accused the Punjab government of failing to maintain law and order, saying the incident in Mansa had exposed the state’s deteriorating security situation. He alleged that the government had failed to ensure the safety of its people. Bajwa visited a protest organised by the Parvinder Singh Jhota Justice Committee in Mansa on Wednesday. He met Jhota’s family, expressed his condolences a
connect fm logo

Legals

Privacy policy
Journalism code of ethics
© 2021 AKASH Broadcasting Inc.
MANAGED BY STRATWIT

useful links

About
Advertisers
Careers
Contact
Feedback
Accessibility Plan
Broadcasting Notice of Consultation
BC Children's Hospital
Android app linkApple app link