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Protest erupts in Bahadod as Sanjay Agrawal detained during Nagar Parishad voting
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 03:02 PM
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During the Nagar Parishad election voting in Rajasthan, Sanjay Agrawal was taken into custody on charges of disturbing peace, prompting a crowd to gather outside the police station and keep shops closed.
Sanjay Agrawal was arrested on allegations of disturbing public order while voting for the Nagar Parishad elections in Rajasthan. The police took him into custody at the local police station, triggering an immediate reaction from residents.
A sizable crowd assembled outside the station shortly after the arrest and remained there until late night, demanding his release. The demonstration continued into the following Saturday, with protesters chanting slogans and blocking the entrance.
Local shopkeepers responded to the unrest by keeping their businesses shut, citing safety concerns for customers and staff. Law enforcement officials have not released further details about the charges or any forthcoming legal steps.
The incident highlights the heightened tensions that can accompany local elections in the region, where political rivalries often spill over into public disorder.
A sizable crowd assembled outside the station shortly after the arrest and remained there until late night, demanding his release. The demonstration continued into the following Saturday, with protesters chanting slogans and blocking the entrance.
Local shopkeepers responded to the unrest by keeping their businesses shut, citing safety concerns for customers and staff. Law enforcement officials have not released further details about the charges or any forthcoming legal steps.
The incident highlights the heightened tensions that can accompany local elections in the region, where political rivalries often spill over into public disorder.