Supporters of 2 student groups clashed in New Tehri after the student union election at Government College ended, prompting police intervention and a disturbance at the Kotwali. A shopkeeper was injured during the confrontation and admitted to District Hospital Bauradi for treatment.
The incident unfolded in Bauradi late in the evening, when supporters of the winning candidates were taking out a victory procession. The 2 groups were associated with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Satyamev Jayate student organisation.
Police reached the area and separated the groups. The 2 sides later went to the Kotwali, where each accused the other of starting the physical confrontation. Both groups submitted complaints to the police.
Shopkeeper injured during confrontation
According to the report, some students allegedly assaulted a shopkeeper named Raju as he was closing his shop and returning home. He suffered an injury to his head and was admitted to District Hospital Bauradi.
The available information does not establish who began the clash or identify anyone as responsible. The allegations remain subject to the police investigation.
Protest outside municipal chairperson’s residence
During the developments, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad workers surrounded the government residence of municipal chairperson Mohan Singh Rawat. They also raised slogans against him.
The material available does not specify the reason for the protest or record any action taken at the residence. It also does not state whether anyone was arrested or whether a First Information Report was registered.
Police examining complaints
Deputy Superintendent of Police Chandra Mohan Singh said the police were investigating the clash between the students. He said action would follow on the basis of the investigation report and the complaints submitted by the 2 sides.
The police process will determine the sequence of events and examine the competing allegations. No court finding or final police conclusion has been reported in the available material.
Conclusion
-election clash in Bauradi left a shopkeeper injured, led to a disturbance at the Kotwali and triggered competing complaints. Police are investigating before deciding further action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the student groups clash?
The confrontation took place in Bauradi, New Tehri, after the student union election at Government College.
Q. Which student groups were involved?
The groups were associated with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Satyamev Jayate student organisation.
Q. Who was injured?
A shopkeeper named Raju suffered a head injury and was admitted to District Hospital Bauradi.
Q. What happened at the Kotwali?
Members of both groups reached the Kotwali and accused each other of starting the assault. Both sides submitted complaints.
Q. What did the police say?
Deputy Superintendent of Police Chandra Mohan Singh said the matter was being investigated and that action would follow the investigation report.
