New Delhi: The convoy of Sanjeev Balyan, Union Minister of State and Muzaffarnagar Lok Sabha in-charge, got here underneath assault as a number of autos had been pelted with stones. The incident occurred whereas Balyan was addressing a gathering in Madkarimpur village of the Khatauli Meeting.
Upon his arrival in Madkarimpur village, opposition in opposition to Baliyan surfaced, resulting in a confrontation and subsequent pelting at his convoy. In consequence, home windows of three autos had been damaged, police mentioned.
Immediate motion was taken by the police upon receiving the knowledge, with a heavy deployment of forces to make sure Balyan’s security. Regardless of the chaos, Balyan was safely escorted away from the scene.
Muzaffarnagar SP Metropolis Satyanarayan Prajapat supplied particulars concerning the assault, stating that stones had been hurled round 8:30 pm within the Khatauli police station space. He added that upon receiving the knowledge, police forces swiftly responded to the scenario, together with the station in-charge of Khatauli and different officers. Investigations revealed that the incident occurred throughout a public assembly organised by BJP candidate Sanjeev Balyan.
Initially, slogans had been raised by sure people, adopted by the pelting of stones on the parked convoy autos. Whereas some autos sustained harm, the police presence ensured the upkeep of peace and order within the village.
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“Right this moment at round 8.30 pm, details about stone pelting was obtained from village Madkarimpur underneath the PS restrict Khatauli, on which instantly the police station incharge reached the spot with the pressure and after this, the realm officer Khatauli and I reached the spot. After reaching the village and getting data, it got here to gentle that at this time within the night, a public assembly was being held within the village by the BJP candidate. Throughout this public assembly, slogans had been first raised by some anti-social parts after which stones had been pelted on the convoy of autos parked outdoors. Additional investigation is underway and after investigation, a case might be registered,” Prajapat informed ANI.
The upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh are scheduled to happen in seven phases, with Muzaffarnagar slated for voting within the first section on April 19.
(With inputs from Sanuj Sharma)