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Congress Demands Crime Branch Probe, Announces Nationwide Bandh
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 07:36 AM
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The Indian National Congress has called for a Crime Branch investigation into an unspecified matter and announced a bandh to press its demand.
New Delhi – The Indian National Congress released a statement today demanding that the Crime Branch initiate an inquiry into a matter it described as serious, without providing further details. The party said the investigation is essential to uncover facts and ensure accountability.
In conjunction with the demand for a probe, the Congress announced a bandh, urging its supporters to observe a shutdown as a form of protest. The bandh is intended to pressure authorities to act on the party's request.
The party has called on its members and sympathisers across the country to participate in the bandh, emphasizing that peaceful compliance is expected. It also appealed to the public to support the call for a transparent investigation.
As of now, no official response has been recorded from the Crime Branch or the government regarding the Congress’s demand. The situation remains under close watch as the scheduled bandh approaches.
The announcement adds to a series of political actions by opposition parties seeking greater scrutiny of governmental and administrative actions, reflecting heightened tensions ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
In conjunction with the demand for a probe, the Congress announced a bandh, urging its supporters to observe a shutdown as a form of protest. The bandh is intended to pressure authorities to act on the party's request.
The party has called on its members and sympathisers across the country to participate in the bandh, emphasizing that peaceful compliance is expected. It also appealed to the public to support the call for a transparent investigation.
As of now, no official response has been recorded from the Crime Branch or the government regarding the Congress’s demand. The situation remains under close watch as the scheduled bandh approaches.
The announcement adds to a series of political actions by opposition parties seeking greater scrutiny of governmental and administrative actions, reflecting heightened tensions ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.