BJP MLA Yogesh Verma slapped by advocate in Lakhimpur Kheri
Lakhimpur Kheri: A dramatic incident unfolded in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday when BJP MLA Yogesh Verma was slapped by advocate Awadhesh Singh, the president of the local Bar Association. A video capturing the altercation has since gone viral.
Following the slap, Verma's supporters retaliated, resulting in a physical confrontation that necessitated police intervention to restore order.
The incident has heightened tensions ahead of the Urban Cooperative Bank management committee elections scheduled for October 14.
Controversy surrounds the elections, with a letter from BJP district president Sunil Singh and MLA Verma requesting a postponement. However, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Sanjay Singh confirmed that the elections will proceed as planned.
Allegations have also emerged regarding tampering with the voter list, with some members claiming that individuals have been tearing it.
The election process, which is expected to involve approximately 12,000 shareholders, is set to commence with nominations starting Wednesday and concluding with the withdrawal of nominations on October 10.
The final voter list will be released on October 11, along with the allocation of election symbols. Despite the unrest, ADM Sanjay Singh has assured that the elections will be conducted fairly and on schedule, while MLA Verma has raised concerns about the integrity of the election process.
Uttar Pradesh: In Lakhimpur, tensions flared during the Urban Cooperative Bank election as Sadar MLA Yogesh Verma and Bar Association President Avadhesh Singh clashed pic.twitter.com/qF9mFi5Mps
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Man arrested for for raping mute woman in Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur (PTI): One person was arrested on the charge of raping a 30-year-old woman with speech impairment in Jamshedpur, a police officer said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred in the Azadnagar police station area of the city, and a case in this regard was registered based on the statement of the victim's brother on Monday.
The victim had gone to fetch water from the premises of a company on Monday evening. When she did not return even after a considerable time, family members went out in search of her and caught the accused red-handed, police said.
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The accused was a caretaker of the company.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Patamda) Bachandeo Kujjur said due to scarcity of water in the area, the victim used to fetch water from the premises of the company.
