'만약 그가 싱엄이면, 나는 푸시파다': TMC, 유권자 협박 경고 후 경찰 항의

Trinamool Congress supporters in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas protested against an Election Commission-appointed police observer, Ajay Pal Sharma. They accused him of intimidating party workers ahead of the second phase of polling. Sharma had warned of strict action against those influencing voters, prompting a strong response from TMC candidate Jahangir Khan.

TMc protests against 'Singham' cop NEW DELHI: A political row erupted in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas on Tuesday as Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters staged protests, accusing Election Commission-appointed police observer Ajay Pal Sharma of “intimidating” party workers ahead of the second phase of polling.Protests broke out in Falta, where supporters raised slogans outside the residence and election office of TMC candidate Jahangir Khan against the cop. Senior party leaders and state ministers alleged that the Uttar Pradesh-cadre IPS officer was overstepping his role.Also read: Who is Ajay Pal Sharma? UP IPS officer with 500+ encounters who went viral after Bengal poll warning videoThe flare-up follows Sharma’s visit to the area after the Election Commission received complaints that Khan’s associates were allegedly collecting voter identity cards and threatening electors. During the visit, Sharma, who earned the title in Uttar Pradesh as “Singham” for his tough policing style, warned that strict action would be taken if any attempt was made to influence voters.In a video going viral, Ajay Pal Sharma was seen warning Jehangir Khan's family: "Tell him, we’ll deal properly with him if his men continue to threaten...don’t cry or regret it then."