Congress and Dalit Organizations Rally Against Officer Misconduct in Gujarat

Workers of the Congress and Dalit organizations in Gujarat are protesting against IPS officer Rajkumar Pandian on October 23 due to allegations of misconduct towards MLA Jignesh Mevani. Mevani claims the officer misbehaved during discussions on land encroachment issues affecting the Dalit community.

In a developing story from Gujarat, Congress and Dalit organizations are gearing up for a protest against IPS officer Rajkumar Pandian. The demonstration, set for October 23, comes amid allegations of misconduct posed by Vadgam MLA Jignesh Mevani.

At a press conference on Monday, Mevani announced that 500 to 700 Dalit youths would join Congress MLAs in presenting their grievances outside the DG office in Gandhinagar. The protestors plan to demand not only Pandian's suspension but his termination, citing a recent altercation over land encroachment concerns.

Mevani alleged that during a meeting with Pandian, the officer misbehaved as they discussed illegal land encroachments affecting the Dalit community. The incident has sparked widespread concern, with Dalit and Congress leaders rallying support for accountability from law enforcement in Gujarat.

(With inputs from agencies.)