SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir PDP candidate Yawar Shafi Banday was injured in an alleged attack by a political rival in the Balpora area of Shopian on Sunday evening.
According to initial reports, the attack occurred during an election-related confrontation. Banday was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries is still being assessed.
As per sources, the confrontation took place between AIP candidate Raja Waheed and PDP’s Yawar Shafi.
Footage of the incident has surfaced online. -(KL)