Darang BJP MLA thrashed by uncle, two cousins

Tribune News Service

Mandi June 20

BJP MLA from Darang Jawahar Thakur was allegedly thrashed by his uncle Jyoti Prakash and the latter’s sons during a local fair on Tuesday evening.

The MLA was at Takoli village to attend the fair when a dispute arose between the two families on the sitting arrangement of a deity. In a fit of rage, Jyoti Prakash and his sons allegedly thrashed the MLA. 

The MLA later lodged a complaint against his uncle and two cousins. However, Jyoti Prakash alleged that the MLA had threatened them with dire consequences.    

According to sources, the families are involved in a property dispute. Jyoti Prakash is a Congress worker and a staunch supporter of former Health Minister and senior Congress leader Kaul Singh Thakur. Jawahar Thakur had defeated  Kaul Singh in the last Assembly elections. 

DSP, Padhar, Madankant said a case had been registered in this regard. 

He said Jyoti Prakash had also submitted a complaint against the MLA and investigations were on.