Uttarakhand: Once again there was a clash between Champion and MLA Umesh Kumar, case registered against both the parties

The matter of the dispute between Champion and MLA Umesh Kumar near Solani bridge on Roorkee-Laksar road has now escalated. Police have registered a case against both the parties regarding the clash between former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion and independent MLA Umesh Kumar from Khanpur.

Allegation of Champion’s side

On the complaint of former MLA Champion’s driver, a case has been registered against Umesh Kumar and his supporters under sections of assault, abuse, vandalism of vehicle, threat to kill and SC-ST Act. It is alleged that Umesh Kumar along with his supporters hit Champion’s car and threatened him using casteist words.

Retaliation by MLA Umesh Kumar’s side

At the same time, in the complaint given by the driver of Khanpur MLA Umesh Kumar, it is said that former MLA Champion’s car overtook and deliberately hit his car from the side. After this, Champion and his companions vandalized the car with sticks and rods. Also threatened by abusing. Let us tell you that this dispute happened on Friday evening around 3:30 pm when the convoys of both the leaders came face to face near Solani bridge.

Police engaged in investigation

The matter escalated from a quarrel to a scuffle and supporters of both the sides also gathered at the spot. At present, the police has registered a case from both the sides and started investigation on the basis of video footage of the incident, eyewitness statements and other evidence. Let us tell you that even before this, former MLA Champion and Khanpur MLA have come face to face.