India, July 14 -- Black ink was smeared on the face of Pravin Gaikwad, state president of the Sambhaji Brigade, during an event in Akkalkot town of Solapur district on Sunday, allegedly by members of the Shivdharma Foundation, triggering chaos and tension at the venue.

The incident occurred at the Fattesingh Education Institute, where Gaikwad had been invited as the chief guest to felicitate his social work. As the event got underway, a group of individuals, reportedly affiliated with the Shivdharma Foundation and local groups, stormed the venue, threw ink on Gaikwad's face, misbehaved with him, and allegedly tore his shirt.

According to Solapur Rural Police, by late evening they had arrested two individuals including Deepak Kate and Bh...