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SP leader clashes with police at Raebareli college over membership drive
A confrontation erupted at a government college in Raebareli between Samajwadi Party activists and ABVP workers during a membership campaign, escalating into a heated dispute between the district SP chief and police officials.
LSN India ·
Tensions flared at Firoz Gandhi Degree College in Raebareli on Tuesday when members of the Socialist Student Council and ABVP workers came face-to-face during a membership drive. The rival groups engaged in a heated confrontation that quickly drew the attention of local authorities.
During the altercation, the Samajwadi Party district president engaged in a sharp verbal exchange with the local police officer at the scene. Eyewitnesses said the debate became increasingly contentious as both sides stood their ground over the campus activity.
As tensions mounted, a large crowd gathered outside the superintendent of police's office, prompting authorities to intervene. Police personnel used force to disperse the demonstrators and restore order at the location. The exact circumstances that led to the escalation and the number of those involved remained unclear at the time of reporting.