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Eggs and Tomatoes Thrown at Ex-Union Minister’s Punjab Convoy – Alleged AAP Plot
✍️ India Today
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:03 AM
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A convoy carrying a former Union Minister was pelted with eggs and tomatoes in Punjab, prompting the politician to accuse the Aam Aadmi Party of orchestrating the attack.
A convoy of a former Union Minister was attacked in Punjab when a group of people hurled eggs and tomatoes at the vehicle. The incident took place in the state’s interior, though the exact town was not specified by authorities.
The convoy was reportedly moving along a main road when the attackers emerged from nearby residences, scattering the food items onto the vehicle’s windows and roof. No injuries were reported, and the minister’s security detail managed to keep the convoy moving.
Police have opened an investigation into the assault and are asking for witnesses to come forward. The incident has drawn attention from political circles, with the ex‑minister publicly alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party had orchestrated the attack as part of a broader political strategy.
The AAP has denied any involvement and called the accusations unfounded. Meanwhile, the Punjab police have urged calm and assured that they are working to identify the perpetrators.
The convoy was reportedly moving along a main road when the attackers emerged from nearby residences, scattering the food items onto the vehicle’s windows and roof. No injuries were reported, and the minister’s security detail managed to keep the convoy moving.
Police have opened an investigation into the assault and are asking for witnesses to come forward. The incident has drawn attention from political circles, with the ex‑minister publicly alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party had orchestrated the attack as part of a broader political strategy.
The AAP has denied any involvement and called the accusations unfounded. Meanwhile, the Punjab police have urged calm and assured that they are working to identify the perpetrators.