BJP MLA involved in controversy over SDM attack
Things got heated in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, after a mob allegedly attacked SDM Amit Shukla for seizing trucks involved in illegal sand mining.
Social media quickly claimed BJP MLA Prakash Dwivedi slapped the officer during the chaos.
Dwivedi pushed back on these rumors, saying he only scolded Shukla and did not physically assault him.
Banda incident fuels controversy around local politicians
District Magistrate J Reebha said strict action is underway, with police investigating and an FIR naming four people plus dozens of unidentified attackers for rioting and assaulting a public servant.
Viral videos spread online fueled more accusations against Dwivedi, but he insists these are attempts to damage his reputation.
The incident has stirred up fresh controversy around local politicians in Bundelkhand.