Three held for threatening people against voting in Junagadh locality

Rajkot: Three persons were arrested for allegedly threatening voters, asking them not to vote in Ambedkarnagar on Bilkha Road in Junagadh on Tuesday. Two of them were also found in possession of an Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) bottle, following which they were booked under the Prohibition Act.
According to police, the accused, identified as Sanjay Solanki, Kishor Khant and Ashok, were allegedly threatening voters in Ambedkarnagar, brandishing bats and iron pipes, a video of which was shot by one of the locals in the area who made it viral on social media.

“We booked the accused trio on the complaint of Keshu Vagh. After their video went viral, we launched a manhunt for them. Meanwhile, Solanki and his friend Ravi Vyas were intercepted at Sardar Circle. We found an IMFL bottle in their possession and booked them under the Prohibition Act,” said M A Vala, inspector with Junagadh A-Division police station.

“We also arrested Khant from Ambedkarnagar. He was found in an inebriated state, following which, he, too, was booked under the Prohibition Act,” added Vala.

Police also recovered Rs 3.31 lakh in cash from Vyas and Rs 62,200 from Solanki.

Meanwhile, police have launched a manhunt for Ashok who is still at large.