MNS chief arrested, remanded to one-day police custody

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 12:23 [IST]

Akola, Maharahtra, Mar 8 (UNI) A magisterial court remanded Mr Ranjeetsing Chungde, the district president of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) here, to police custody last evening.

Chungde was arrested in connection with the alleged fatal attack on one Mr Surajsing Thakur, in Kholeshwar area of the city, four days ago.

The incident took place following a dispute during Akola Municipal Corporation (AMC) polls on Feb 1, in which Chungade's son was defeated. Mr Chungde took a quarrel with Mr Thakur, a citizen, asking why the former did not co-operate during the election for his son's win.

Following the attack, the supporters of Mr Thakur damaged the car of Chungde. Counter offences were registered by the police.

UNI

Topics: LAW-REMAND-MNS LEADER

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