Dehradun, Aug. 18 -- FIR filed against Yashpal Arya, others, 6 arrested

Dehradun/Nainital, 17 Aug: The State Election Commission has taken serious cognisance of the firing incident that occurred during the panchayat elections in Betalghat in Nainital district. Acting on the report submitted by the election observer posted in the Betalghat development block on 14 August, the Commission has initiated stringent measures. In connection with the Betalghat firing case, six individuals have been arrested, while a separate case has been registered against several persons, including Leader of the Opposition Yashpal Arya, in the Nainital kidnapping episode.

In view of the gravity of the situation, the State Election Commission has recommended dep...