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Rewa Police Detain Father After 15‑Day Protest Over Mother and Newborn's Death
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rewa
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 04:31 PM
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In Rewa, police escorted Ram Shiromani Mishra, who had been protesting for 15 days demanding justice for the death of his wife and newborn, to a hospital citing health concerns, and dismantled his protest tent.
In Rewa, the father of deceased mother and newborn, Ram Shiromani Mishra, has been on a 15‑day protest demanding justice for the death of his wife, Kavya Mishra, and their infant. The protest, which involved a makeshift tent on the roadside, has drawn local attention and police scrutiny.
On Thursday, police officers escorted Mishra to a nearby hospital, citing concerns over his health. The authorities claimed that his prolonged protest had taken a toll on his well‑being and that medical attention was necessary.
During the escort, police also dismantled the protest tent that had been set up outside the hospital premises. The removal was carried out under the pretext of maintaining public order and ensuring the safety of the protester.
Mishra’s family members reported that the police had not provided any prior notice about the removal of the tent or the escort to the hospital. The incident has sparked debate among local residents about the rights of protestors and the role of law enforcement in such situations.
On Thursday, police officers escorted Mishra to a nearby hospital, citing concerns over his health. The authorities claimed that his prolonged protest had taken a toll on his well‑being and that medical attention was necessary.
During the escort, police also dismantled the protest tent that had been set up outside the hospital premises. The removal was carried out under the pretext of maintaining public order and ensuring the safety of the protester.
Mishra’s family members reported that the police had not provided any prior notice about the removal of the tent or the escort to the hospital. The incident has sparked debate among local residents about the rights of protestors and the role of law enforcement in such situations.