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Violent protest in Sangrur: 3 cops injured during Bhawanigarh blockade
A protest over the undemocratic appointment of a truck union president in Bhawanigarh turned violent as protesters clashed with police during a highway blockade. Three police officers were injured and traffic was disrupted; police launched raids to identify those involved. The incident arose from a local rift within the AAP over the election of the Bhawanigarh truck union president.
Why It Matters
The clash highlights internal party disputes spilling into public spaces and triggering police action, underscoring the fragility of intra-party processes and their public consequences.
Timeline
3 Events
Article published detailing the incident
April 26, 2026
The report describes the clash and injuries, with statements from Bhawanigarh DSP Rahul Kaushal confirming three cops injured and seeking further action. It notes the intra-party rift within the AAP over the election of the Bhawanigarh truck union president, including comments from MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj about the undemocratic nature of the appointment, and remarks from Lovely Kakra and Malwinder Singh.
Police dispatch raids to arrest those involved
April 25, 2026
Multiple police teams were dispatched to conduct raids and secure the arrest of those involved in the violence.
Violence erupts during Bhawanigarh highway blockade
April 25, 2026
Protesters clashed with police at the Bhawanigarh bus stand on the Bathinda-Chandigarh national highway during a highway blockade. Protesters hurled stones and damaged several official vehicles. Three police officers were injured and received treatment at Bhawanigarh civil hospital. The protesters fled the scene and the area was cleared for traffic.