Rahul to meet injured Congress worker tomorrow

Ghaziabad: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will meet party worker Meena Devi, who had suffered burn injuries while setting ablaze an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at her residence tomorrow.

Rahul will visit Devi at her residence in Arthala village of Sahibabad area, Congress district president Harendra Kasana said.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Asheesh Srivastav said officials of Special Protection Group have visited the site of Rahul’s programme and cordoned the area for security check.

On June 8, Devi sustained burn injuries when she came in the close contact with the blazing effigy and her garment caught fire. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.