Clashes and Booth Capturing Mar Punjab Civic Elections

The Punjab civic elections were marred by clashes and allegations of booth capturing among party supporters. Notable incidents included attacks on candidates and tensions between political parties, highlighting concerns over law and order under the current government. Voter turnout was significant despite the unrest.

Clashes involving supporters of Congress, AAP, BJP, and SAD and allegations of booth capturing were reported at several places in Punjab during the civic elections on Tuesday.

The state recorded a voter turnout of 45.60% by 2 pm in the elections, considered a preliminary stage before the assembly elections next year.

Congress candidate Jagdev Singh Jagga was injured in an attack and Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring criticized the law and order situation under the AAP government.

In Barnala, BJP candidate Deepinder Kaur's husband was assaulted, leading to a police complaint against AAP MLA Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon for booth capturing and intimidation.