On November 18, 2024, during the final day of campaigning for the Maharashtra assembly elections, a car was attacked with stones near Nagpur on the Katol-Jalalkheda road. The incident took place around 8 PM as the vehicle was returning from a meeting.
One of the occupants sustained head injuries and was initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred to a private facility in Nagpur for further care. The attack has prompted strong reactions, with allegations of political motives due to the high-stakes elections in the Katol constituency.
A case of attempted murder has been filed against four unidentified individuals. Law enforcement is investigating the matter, with forensic teams collecting evidence at the site. Senior police officials have urged the public to refrain from spreading rumors and emphasized their commitment to a thorough investigation.
The incident has heightened concerns about election-related violence, with calls for a high-level probe and enhanced security during the elections, scheduled for November 20.https://www.livemint.com/news/india/maharashtra-ex-minister-ncp-leader-anil-deshmukh-injured-as-car-attacked-with-stones-near-nagpur-11731946240761.html