Overview
- The bus carrying newly elected Chandrapur Congress corporators was intercepted near the Yelakeli toll plaza in Wardha district by men in multiple vehicles who wore masks and issued threats.
- Police registered a case for attempted kidnapping and criminal intimidation, naming Saurabh Thombare, Kaneen Shamim Siddiqui and others in the FIR based on a complaint from corporator Rajesh Adoor.
- Party workers and passengers resisted the attackers, detained one suspect at the scene, and officers later arrested him as searches continue for additional accused.
- The targeted corporators are reported to be aligned with Vijay Wadettiwar and were traveling to Nagpur to complete post‑election formalities following the recent civic polls.
- Investigators are examining video from the incident and assessing any link to a person identified as 'Sohelbhai Shaikh' referenced in the complaint as they scrutinize tensions ahead of the February 10 mayoral vote.