BJP volunteer’s son slaps CISF officer, booked

Bhopal: The son of a local BJP volunteer has been booked for slapping a head constable of CISF in Anuppur district after a dispute arose at a check post. The incident occurred around 2 pm on Saturday at the Govind Mines barrier under the Kotma police station area. The accused, Vicky Singh (35), the son of Ram Awadh Singh, was driving a transport vehicle engaged in transportation from the mines. According to the complaint filed by the head constable, Ganesh Pradhan (52), Vicky Singh's vehicle was stopped for routine checking at the barrier. Pradhan alleged that Singh became aggressive, slapped him, and also threatened him with harm. "Based on the complaint, a case has been registered against the accused Vicky Singh under relevant sections, including for obstructing a public servant from the discharge of duties," Kotma police station in charge Sundresh Marawi told TOI. Sources said Vicky Singh's father Ram Awadh is the chairman of Pasan municipality in Anuppur district.