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A coordinator from the group Sikhs for Justice has been arrested in connection with an incident at a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada. The arrest follows tensions between different community groups and has drawn attention from authorities in Chandigarh, India.
The Supreme Court criticized the conduct of the returning officer in the Chandigarh mayoral elections, stating that it will not allow democracy to be undermined. The court directed the preservation of all election records and summoned the officer to appear in court after video evidence showed tampering with ballot papers. The plea was filed by the common mayoral candidate of AAP and Congress, who alleged vote rigging after losing to the BJP candidate. The court deferred a crucial meeting of the corporation and expressed concern over the purity and sanctity of the election process.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of resorting to unethical tactics to win elections, citing the recent mayoral polls in Chandigarh as an example. He warned that if the BJP loses in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, they could become like Donald Trump and cling to power through undemocratic means. Kejriwal also criticized the BJP's alleged manipulation of EVMs and use of enforcement agencies, and expressed confidence in the INDIA alliance's prospects.
Two shooters and an associate have been arrested in Chandigarh for the murder of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, with a reward of ₹5 lakh announced for information on the killers. The accused, identified as Rohit Rathore and Nitin Fauji, were apprehended by the Delhi Police Crime Branch in collaboration with Rajasthan Police. Another associate, Udham Singh, was also arrested. The shooters will face further interrogation by Jaipur police, and a special team has been formed by Rajasthan Police. Ramveer Jat, accused of contracting the shooters, was also arrested in Jaipur.