BSP leader alleges assault, vehicle vandalism in Amethi
A BSP leader in Amethi has filed a police complaint alleging that he was attacked and his vehicle vandalized by unidentified men. The leader suspects the incident was orchestrated by a local MLA following a dispute on social media.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions and concerns regarding the use of violence to suppress political dissent in local Indian politics.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Shashikant Tiwari filed a police complaint alleging unidentified men attacked him and vandalised his vehicle in Gauriganj in Amethi, suspecting local MLA Rakesh Pratap Singh orchestrated it following a Facebook dispute over Singh's alleged remarks about Brahmins.
The Gauriganj MLA declined to comment on the allegations. He said police should conduct an impartial investigation and take strict action against whoever is found responsible.
According to the complaint submitted at Gauriganj Police Station, the incident occurred on Saturday evening (August 8, 2026) near Jamo turn, where three unidentified men riding a motorcycle allegedly attacked and damaged senior BSP leader Tiwari's vehicle.
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