Stones pelted, vehicles burnt after assault of polling officer in Rajasthan
Around eight four-wheelers, including police vehicles, and over two dozen two-wheelers were vandalized and set on fire during a clash between a group of unidentified individuals and police in Tonk district on Wednesday night, officials said.
According to police, the incident took place in Samravata village of Deoli-Uniyara during a protest by supporters of of an independent candidate Naresh Meena, who allegedly assaulted a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) at a polling station in the village.
Some of the protesters pelted stones and set multiple vehicles on fire. The situation could be brought under control only after the arrival of additional forces.
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