Despite Being Stopped, Chandrashekhar Azad Runs On Delhi–Meerut Expressway, Detained During Protest In Meerut

India

oi-Swastika Sruti

A
dramatic
scene
unfolded
on
the
Delhi-Meerut
Expressway
as
Azad
Samaj
Party
(Kanshi
Ram)
chief
Chandrashekhar
Azad
was
seen
running
to
avoid
police
deployment
at
the
Ghazipur
border.

The
police
had
set
up
barricades
to
stop
him
from
crossing
into
Uttar
Pradesh,
where
he
planned
to
visit
the
family
of
a
Dalit
woman
who
was
murdered
while
trying
to
protect
her
daughter.

Azad,
who
is
known
for
his
strong
voice
against
caste-based
violence,
attempted
to
reach
Meerut
to
meet
the
victim’s
family
despite
strict
police
restrictions.
His
determined
act
drew
significant
attention
on
social
media,
with
videos
showing
him
running
on
the
highway
surrounded
by
supporters.

Azad
Stops
at
Ghazipur
Border
but
Pushes
Forward

According
to
reports,
the
police
had
already
been
alerted
about
Azad’s
planned
visit
and
deployed
heavy
security
at
the
Ghazipur
border
to
prevent
any
large
gatherings.
However,
Azad
and
his
supporters
managed
to
push
through
the
crowd
in
an
attempt
to
enter
Uttar
Pradesh.

Eyewitnesses
said
that
Azad
appeared
determined
and
emotional,
insisting
on
meeting
the
family
of
the
slain
woman.
He
reportedly
told
police
officials
that
his
only
intention
was
to
offer
condolences
and
demand
justice.

When
stopped,
he
got
down
from
his
vehicle
and
started
running
along
the
expressway,
catching
both
police
and
onlookers
by
surprise.

Despite
his
efforts,
the
police
intercepted
his
convoy
and
prevented
him
from
going
further.
The
brief
but
intense
standoff
between
the
police
and
his
supporters
led
to
chaos
at
the
border
for
a
short
time.

Protest
at
Kashi
Toll
Plaza
and
Police
Detention

After
being
stopped
from
entering
Meerut,
Chandrashekhar
Azad
continued
his
protest
at
the
Kashi
toll
plaza.
Addressing
his
supporters,
he
said,
“I
have
spoken
to
my
party
officials,
and
we
have
decided
that
our
protest
will
continue
until
the
accused
in
the
case
are
arrested.”

Tensions
rose
when
police
asked
the
protesters
to
disperse.
A
minor
scuffle
broke
out
as
Azad
refused
to
leave
the
spot,
insisting
that
the
demonstration
would
remain
peaceful.
Soon
after,
the
police
forcibly
detained
him
and
cleared
the
area.

Party
workers
raised
slogans
against
the
administration,
accusing
the
authorities
of
trying
to
suppress
their
demand
for
justice.
The
situation
was
later
brought
under
control,
though
supporters
vowed
to
continue
their
agitation
until
firm
action
is
taken
against
the
accused.

Fight
for
Justice
Continues

The
murder
of
the
Dalit
woman,
who
reportedly
died
while
protecting
her
daughter,
has
sparked
widespread
outrage.
Chandrashekhar
Azad’s
visit
was
meant
to
express
solidarity
with
the
grieving
family
and
to
put
pressure
on
the
authorities
for
swift
justice.
While
Azad’s
detention
drew
criticism
from
his
supporters,
his
actions
once
again
highlighted
his
commitment
to
fighting
for
Dalit
rights
and
standing
by
victims
of
injustice.

The
Azad
Samaj
Party
has
announced
that
its
protest
will
continue
peacefully
until
the
culprits
are
brought
to
justice.

Azad’s
determined
sprint
on
the
expressway
and
his
brief
detention
have
reignited
conversations
about
caste-based
violence
and
the
right
to
protest,
making
the
Meerut
incident
a
major
political
talking
point.