Former Congress MLA Madan Lal Jalalpur was today remanded in judicial custody till June 22. He was arrested yesterday in connection with the poll violence in Ghanaur during the nagar panchayat elections.
Jalalpur has been booked under sections 353, 186, 332, 323, 148, 149 of the IPC and 131, 132, 134-b of The Representation of People Act 1951 for alleged booth-capturing, tearing the uniform of a policeman, injuring policewoman Gagandeep Kaur and hindering the poll process.
The clashes between the Congress and Akali workers, however, have exposed the tall claims by the district administration and the police of ensuring smooth polling.
The district police top brass today held a meeting to discuss the law and order situation ahead of the June 10 Patiala Municipal Corporation polling.
Patiala DIG LK Yadav has appealed to the supporters of various parties and candidates to abide by the rules inside and outside polling booths.
Jalalpur told mediapersons outside the court complex that he was being fabricated. He alleged the police did not initiate any action against the SAD supporters and their leaders.
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