Two Killed in Karni Sena Faction Clash at Ujjain Eatery
· India · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
Two people, including a Karni Sena district vice-president, were killed and several others injured following a violent clash between rival factions at an eatery in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Police identified the deceased as 42-year-old Karni Sena district vice-president Rahul Darbar and 35-year-old eatery owner Jitendra Pawar. According to investigators, the altercation began as a verbal dispute between Rahul Darbar and Karni Sena member Shakti Singh over an official appointment, which escalated when Shakti called in armed associates. The attackers used knives and swords to target Rahul, while the dhaba owner was also stabbed during the violence. Police have registered an FIR against five individuals, including Shakti Singh and Sonu Banjara, and deployed security forces around the hospital where members of the group gathered.
Why it matters
The fatal clash involving a prominent socio-political group highlights mounting law and order concerns in Madhya Pradesh, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leaders over police preparedness.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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