OROP suicide case: Rahul Gandhi detained, released later

Police closed the gates of the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital when Gandhi went to meet the kin of Ram Kishan Grewal

New Delhi, Nov 2: Police on Wednesday detained Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi when he tried to meet the family of a retired soldier who committed suicide demanding the implementation of the One Rank One Pension. He was detained by the Mandir Marg police station and later released.

Earlier Rahul Gandhi from meeting the family of a retired soldier who committed suicide demanding OROP's implementation.

Police closed the gates of the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital here when Gandhi went to meet the kin of Ram Kishan Grewal.

An upset Gandhi told the media: "It is an undemocratic mentality. A new kind of India is being created. It is Modiji's India."

Grewal killed himself at a park here on Tuesday, police said.

Ex-serviceman suicide case: Inside visuals of the Mandir Marg Police station (Delhi), Congress VP Rahul Gandhi detained. pic.twitter.com/3SGahkRKFL

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