Tue Nov 19 15:38:06 UTC 2024: **Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh Attacked During Son’s Campaign**
Nagpur, Maharashtra – Former Maharashtra Home Minister and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Anil Deshmukh was allegedly attacked in Katol, Nagpur, while campaigning for his son Salil Deshmukh’s election bid. The incident occurred on [Date of incident – not specified in provided text] as Deshmukh was returning from an election rally.
Unknown assailants reportedly pelted stones at Deshmukh’s car, injuring him on the head. He was taken to a local hospital in Katol for treatment. Photos from the scene show blood on Deshmukh’s head and shattered glass inside his vehicle. The windshield and rear window were damaged.
Salil Deshmukh is contesting the Katol assembly seat against BJP’s Charan Singh Thakur. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and police have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The police are currently investigating the incident. While Deshmukh is the current MLA for Katol, his son is contesting the current election. Several other prominent political figures had recently campaigned for Salil.
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