Overview

• The confrontation began with a minor road incident in Multai and led to the assault of RSS district pracharak Shishupal Yadav, which quickly spread on social media.
• Betul police said five suspects were arrested and searches are underway for additional accused linked to the disturbance.
• Officials reported that about 30 people have been booked for creating a ruckus and voluntarily causing hurt during the unrest.
• Two sub-inspectors were suspended for negligence and the Multai station in-charge was transferred as part of accountability measures.
• Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNS and Section 144 were enforced, additional forces from Chhindwara and Pandhurna were deployed with flag-marches, and private schools were temporarily closed.