Police baton-charge protesting Samajwadi Party workers in Varanasi

VARANASI - Police on Wednesday resorted to a baton charge angry Samajwadi Party workers who were protesting against the Mayawati Government’s policies.

The incident took place when Samajwadi Party activists went to hand over a memorandum to the district magistrate.

Several protestors were injured, while some others were arrested.

Samajwadi Party workers have been protesting against the state government’s misuse of public funds for building memorials, a worsening law and order situation and failure to provide relief to flood victims. (ANI)