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Crime
Four Arrested with Weapons as ASI Nabbed for Bribery During Chandigarh Protest Against Chief Election Commissioner
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 04:32 PM
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A protest against the Chief Election Commissioner in Chandigarh turned violent, leading to the arrest of an Assistant Sub-Inspector for taking a bribe and the seizure of weapons from four suspects.
A crowd gathered in Chandigarh to demonstrate against the Chief Election Commissioner, demanding accountability over electoral matters. The protest grew intense, with participants chanting slogans and holding placards directed at the commissioner's office.
Police units arrived to manage the gathering, and a physical clash broke out between law‑enforcement officers and some demonstrators. Reports indicated that both sides exchanged pushes and shoves, prompting the deployment of additional personnel.
During the confrontation, an Assistant Sub‑Inspector was apprehended on allegations of accepting a bribe. The arrest was made by senior police officials who said the officer had been caught in the act of soliciting money from protestors.
In a related sweep, four individuals were detained after officers recovered firearms and other weapons from them. The seized arms are being catalogued as part of the ongoing investigation into unlawful possession linked to the protest.
Authorities have stated that investigations will continue to determine the full extent of illegal activities surrounding the demonstration, and they have urged the public to cooperate with the inquiry.
Police units arrived to manage the gathering, and a physical clash broke out between law‑enforcement officers and some demonstrators. Reports indicated that both sides exchanged pushes and shoves, prompting the deployment of additional personnel.
During the confrontation, an Assistant Sub‑Inspector was apprehended on allegations of accepting a bribe. The arrest was made by senior police officials who said the officer had been caught in the act of soliciting money from protestors.
In a related sweep, four individuals were detained after officers recovered firearms and other weapons from them. The seized arms are being catalogued as part of the ongoing investigation into unlawful possession linked to the protest.
Authorities have stated that investigations will continue to determine the full extent of illegal activities surrounding the demonstration, and they have urged the public to cooperate with the inquiry.