Mangaluru: Activists clash with media, police at Capitanio

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, April 26, 2024: A minor altercation occurred outside the Capitanio polling station on Friday involving BJP workers and police while Congress candidate Padmaraj R Poojary addressed the media after voting. Police promptly intervened to disperse the gathering.

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Padmaraj, speaking to reporters outside the gate after voting, was interrupted by Sandeep Yekkur, who questioned response times. A police officer on-site intervened, leading to a heated exchange between Sandeep and the officer. Despite attempts by Sandeep’s associates to calm the situation, he remained confrontational, prompting the officer to escort him away with a warning.

activists clash

Shortly after, another individual from Sandeep’s group engaged in a verbal altercation with the media filming outside the polling station, further escalating tensions.

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