Rahul Gandhi released after second detention

November 02, 2016 20:32

Rahul Gandhi, who was detained for a second time by Delhi Police today for trying to meet army veteran's family, was released.

High drama unfolded on streets in Lutyens' Delhi after Congress and AAP workers staged protests over suicide of ex-serviceman.

Gandhi along with other Congress leaders, including Jyotiraditya Scindia and Ajay Maken were bundled into a police van and taken to the police station, sources said.

Earlier in the day, Gandhi was detained at the RML Hospital when he tried to meet the family members of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal, who allegedly committed suicide last night over the One Rank-One Pension issue, and taken to Mandir Marg police station.

He was detained for around 70 minutes before being released.

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