Uttarakhand Politicians Arrested After Violent Clash Involving Gunfire

Former BJP MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion and Independent MLA Umesh Kumar were detained after a long-standing rivalry escalated into a public confrontation in Roorkee.

A feud between former BJP MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion and Independent MLA Umesh Kumar turned violent as both sides fired shots and threw stones at each other’s offices in Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
The confrontation followed escalating tensions on social media, with both politicians accusing each other of verbal abuse and prior attacks on their properties.
Police detained both individuals and recommended the cancellation of their firearm licenses, citing the need to prevent further lawlessness.
Videos of the incident, showing gunfire and vandalism, went viral on social media, prompting public outcry and police intervention.
Authorities are investigating the incident and reviewing the security arrangements for both politicians to prevent future clashes.