Dehradun, Feb. 1 -- Conflict between Umesh Kumar & Kunwar Pranav Singh continues to escalate

Doiwala (Dehradun), 31 Jan: The ongoing conflict between former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh 'Champion' and current independent MLA from Khanpur, Umesh Kumar, shows no sign of abating as supporters of both the leaders again took to the streets and staged protests in support of their respective leaders. Meanwhile, in a new development, the Police was forced to go on high alert in view of the meeting of the Brahmin community, summoned by Umesh Kumar, to rally support.

In response, the security was tightened and police forces deployed along key roads leading to his office. Umesh Kumar was intercepted in Doiwala while attempting to move towards Laksar. H...