Family claims they are being denied access to Devendra Mahto
Dhaneshwar Mahto, brother of student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, stated that Devendra intended to take part in the Tiranga Yatra but was prevented from doing so. He mentioned, "We have arrived to see him, but they are not permitting us." This statement followed reports that Devendra was allegedly barred from exiting Sadar Hospital to attend the Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi during India's 80th Independence Day celebrations.