Villagers clash with police in Madhya Pradesh; 1 dead

A police team in Madhya Pradesh faced violence from villagers while investigating an alleged kidnapping and murder case. An Assistant Sub-Inspector was killed, and several officers were injured during the attack in Gadra village. The conflict arose over the death of Rajan Dwivedi, who was suspected to have killed a villager. Police records indicate that the villager had died in a road accident six months prior. In response to the violence, authorities imposed restrictions on public gatherings in the village. The incident has led to political criticism, with opposition leaders questioning the state's law and order situation.