Attack on AAP leaders’ convoy in Junagadh, one hurt

Rajkot: In an attack on the convoy of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader near Leriya village in Visavadar taluka in Junagadh on Wednesday, miscreants pelted stones and ransacked three cars. While cops confirm one person was hurt in the incident, AAP claims that 10 people were injured in the attack.
AAP is organizing Jan Samvedna Yatra in various villages of Saurashtra wherein the party’s front row leaders including Isudan Gadhvi, industrialist Mahesh Savani and activist Prain Ram are leadingthe yatra.
According to sources, a mob of 40 to 50 people attacked one of the convoys that was heading to participate in a yatra in Leriya village with stones, sticks and other weapons. DySP PG Jadeja said “As per preliminary information, some members of the Brahmin community attacked an AAP car in which one party worker got injured.”
The police control room entry states that people in saffron clothes attacked AAP leaders, leading the party to postpone the yatra.
Addressing media persons on the spot, Isudan Gadhvi alleged, “It’s a very serious situation. In such a situation how can women remain safe in Gujarat?” AAP spokesperson Tuli Banerjee alleged that over 70 BJP goons attacked the AAP leaders and workers in Junagadh, in which 10 AAP volunteers were badly hurt.