Anna's Gherao MPs mission: Sibal stranded, protesters held

New Delhi, Aug 22: Delhi police on Monday, Aug 22 arrested several protesters in front of the telecom minister, Kapil Sibal's residence as they (agitators) staged protest following Anna Hazare's clarion call to "Gherao MPs" and asked them about their (MPs) opinion on Jan Lokpal Bill.

Earlier on Sunday, almost 80 protesters were arrested after they showed protest in front of the Prime Minister's house at 7RCR in New Delhi while they (Anna's supporters) protested peacefully holding "get well soon" banners and flowers.

Meanwhile, Anna Hazare's supporters were beaten up by Uttar Pradesh police when they blocked the law minister, Salman Khurshid's procession waving black flags. The adamant protesters laid down before his car refusing to let his car move, drawing the wrath of the police deployed for Khurshid's security.

However, it has been reported that the supporters of Anna have so far showed 'peaceful protest" all over the nation.

74-year-old Anna Hazare, who started his indefinite-fast for a strong Jan Lokpal Bill, lost 5 kgs when his fast entered seventh day on Monday.

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