Violence Mars Victory Procession of Congress MLA Qazi Nizamuddin

Stones were pelted and people were beaten during Congress MLA Qazi Nizamuddin's victory procession in Haridwar's Manglaur. Following the incident, some people demanded action against the attackers. A social media video showed the MLA and police urging calm, and an investigation is underway to identify the culprits.

Shops and houses were pelted with stones and people were beaten with sticks during the victory procession of Congress MLA Qazi Nizamuddin, police reported on Tuesday. The procession was held Sunday night to celebrate Nizamuddin's win in the Manglaur assembly by-election in Haridwar.

In the wake of the violence, a group of people reportedly caused a commotion at Manglaur Police Station, demanding action against those who threw stones.

A video that made rounds on social media depicted the newly elected MLA and police calling for peace among the crowd. Haridwar Superintendent of Police (Rural) Swapan Kishore Singh stated that the video is under investigation, and efforts are being made to identify the perpetrators.