SP woman leader dragged by hair, 'beaten' inside house in UP; CCTV captures chilling attack

Times of India Friday 29 May 2026, 15:24 UTC By PATHIKRIT CHAKRABORTY 1 min read

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A Samajwadi Party leader in Chandauli, Gargi Singh Patel, was brutally attacked inside her home by her business associate's family, who allegedly used iron rods. The attack, captured on CCTV footage, is believed to be part of a political conspiracy aimed at harming her career. Police are investigating the incident and the alleged political links.

A Samajwadi Party leader in Chandauli has been brutally attacked inside her home. Gargi Singh Patel alleges her business associate's family assaulted her with iron rods. She claims the attack was part of a political conspiracy to harm her career. CCTV footage reportedly captured the incident. Police are investigating the assault and the alleged political links.

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