Justice Sought for Engineering Student in Dehradun Tragedy
A Mahapanchayat led by Rakesh Tikait was held in Dehradun demanding justice for Divyanshu Jatrana, an engineering student who died in a campus clash. Tikait called for strict measures against drug trafficking in the state and emphasized public safety for students in Uttarakhand.
- Country:
- India
A Mahapanchayat was convened on Friday in Dehradun, led by prominent farmer leader Rakesh Tikait. The gathering aimed to demand justice for Divyanshu Jatrana, a 22-year-old engineering student who tragically died following a clash at a local private university.
During the meeting, Tikait expressed deep concerns about safety in educational institutions in the area, highlighting incidents like Jatrana's as detrimental to the state's reputation. He also addressed the pressing issue of drug trafficking in Uttarakhand and called for stricter enforcement to tackle these crimes.
Local police have intensified their investigation, already arresting four suspects connected to the incident, with a bounty announced for others still at large. The Mahapanchayat saw participation from numerous farmers, reinforcing community support for justice.