Clashes and Chaos Disrupt Punjab Civic Polls

During Punjab civic elections in Samana, disputes between party supporters led to police intervention and injuries from a power line mishap. Polling eventually continued under enhanced security.

Clashes and Chaos Disrupt Punjab Civic Polls
Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, who claims to be a descendant of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar (Photo/X @Princeofmoghals)
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In Samana, Punjab, civic elections were marred by violence when supporters from two political parties engaged in fierce clashes. The altercation escalated to stone-pelting, prompting the police to intervene with baton charges to restore order at the polling station.

In the midst of this turmoil, a resident named Yakub was injured after contact with overhead power lines. He was promptly taken to the Civil Hospital, where he is receiving medical care. Authorities, led by Superintendent Vaibhav Chaudhary, swiftly deployed additional forces, calming the scene within minutes and ensuring the continuation of the polling process safely.

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