Congress activists fight, exchange blows at party meet

September 5, 2012

Vittla, September 5: An incident of a fight breaking out between Congress activists even resulting in exchange of blows at a meeting has been reported from Salatthur near here.

The incident took place during a Youth Congress ID card distribution programme as well as oath-taking the ceremony of the Kolnadu-Salatthur Zone Congress President. The chaos unfolded in the presence of B Ramanath Rai, District Congress President.

A B Abdullah took over the reigns of Zonal President from A C Moidukunni at the ceremony. Trouble began during the nomination of youth Congress candidates for Taluk unit when tension built up between two groups who wanted their respective candidates to be selected. The conflict grew intense resulting in more than 50 activists indulging in exchanging blows.

In spite of repeated appeals from senior leaders, the activists continued sparring with each other. The police had to spring into action to put a break to the tussle.

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