Sukhbir Badal escapes unhurt as Akalis, Congress workers clash
India
Published: Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 17:02 [IST]
Chandigarh, Feb 02: The Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday alleged that the vehicle of its chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was pelted with stones when party workers were attacked by Congress members in Punjab s Jalalabad.
Four persons were injured in the incident at Jalalabad Tehsil complex. However, Badal was unhurt, they said.
Sukhbir Singh Badal
Badal was accompanying Akali candidates for filing of nomination papers for the February 14 civic polls.
His media advisor Jangveer Singh alleged that Akali workers were attacked by the Congress workers led by son of ruling party MLA Raminder Singh Awla.
Sukhbir Badal Escapes Unhurt After Vehicle Pelted with Stones in Punjab, SAD Blames Congress
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The Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday alleged that the vehicle of its chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was pelted with stones when party workers were attacked by Congress members in Punjab’s Jalalabad. Four persons were injured in the incident at Jalalabad Tehsil complex. However, Badal was unhurt, they said.
Badal was accompanying Akali candidates for filing of nomination papers for the February 14 civic polls. His media advisor Jangveer Singh alleged that Akali workers were attacked by the Congress workers led by son of ruling party MLA Raminder Singh Awla.
UPDATED: February 2, 2021 15:11 IST
File photo of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Badal s vehicle was attacked in Jalalabad (Source: PTI)
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal s vehicle was attacked in Jalalabad, Punjab, when he had accompanied party candidates to file nomination for the February 14 municipal corporation elections.
A video released by ANI shows stones being pelted at Badal s SUV and gunshots could be also be heard. Four persons were injured in the incident at Jalalabad Tehsil complex, PTI reported. However, Badal was unhurt.
#WATCH | Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal s vehicle attacked in Jalalabad, Punjab.