A Congress leader named Amar Mehta died at the Bannu school ground in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, after an iron rod fell on him while the venue was being readied for a programme linked to Rahul Gandhi.
How the accident unfolded
Party workers and volunteers were at the Bannu school ground in Dehradun setting up the venue for Rahul Gandhi's scheduled programme when an iron rod being used in the arrangements suddenly fell on Amar Mehta. The injury proved fatal, and he died at the spot. News reports have made clear that the incident had nothing to do with any clash or confrontation, and instead occurred purely during the course of routine setup work.
Preparations for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj'
According to news reports, the Bannu ground was being prepared for a Congress programme titled 'Chhatron Ki Goonj', part of Rahul Gandhi's schedule in Dehradun, also referred to as Doon. Amar Mehta has been described in different reports both as a Congress leader and as a party worker. He was said to be handling ground level arrangements for the event when the iron rod fell on him.
Why it is being called a freak accident
Reports have characterised the death as a freak accident, a term used because the incident was unusual and unexpected rather than the result of any violence or dispute, happening instead in the middle of ordinary preparatory work. Following news of Amar Mehta's death, the accident has become a significant development tied to the run-up to Rahul Gandhi's Dehradun programme.
