Pratapgarh:With the fifth phase of the assembly elections commencing today, SP candidate Gulshan Yadav's convoy from the Kunda assembly seat of Pratapgarh was allegedly attacked near Paharpur. The police have also reported damage to his car after the violent fight that flared up between the SP candidate and a supporter of the opposition party. A complaint has been registered on behalf of the SP candidate in concern, as informed by SP Rohit Mishra.
The incident occurred when Yadav came face to face with Sake Sardar, a supporter of opposition's Raghuraj Pratap Singh from the Kunda assembly. After exchanging a few words, the quarrel soon escalated into a physical fight, leading to damage to the SP leader's car. The local authorities present at the spot interfered into the matter, post which the quarrel let off some steam, and both of them were taken to their respective homes.