Gurpreet Singh :- Tension gripped Sultanpur Lodhi ahead of the Block Samiti chairmanship elections after a political clash between rival groups turned violent near the Dhilwan office premises. The situation escalated even before the polling process could begin, raising serious concerns over law and order.
According to initial reports, supporters of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and a faction led by Rana Inder Pratap Singh were involved in a heated confrontation that soon spiraled into a physical clash. Unconfirmed reports of gunfire during the incident have further heightened panic in the area.
Rana Inder Pratap Singh alleged that the police failed to take appropriate action and accused the opposing side of abducting one of his candidates. He also claimed that another candidate was prevented from entering the office, calling it a direct blow to the democratic process.
Following the incident, heavy police deployment was made at the spot to bring the situation under control. The area has been secured, and authorities are closely monitoring developments while initiating an investigation into the matter.
The episode has intensified the political atmosphere in the region, with the developments likely to have wider implications in the local power dynamics.
