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FIR Against Congress MLA Chetan Patel in Sultanpur Election Uproar, CID-CB to Investigate
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News18•23-09-2026, 11:51
FIR Against Congress MLA Chetan Patel in Sultanpur Election Uproar, CID-CB to Investigate
  • •An FIR has been registered against Piplada MLA Chetan Patel Kolana for obstructing government work and blocking the road during the Sultanpur Municipal Council president election.
  • •The investigation will now be handled by CID-CB due to the involvement of an MLA.
  • •The incident on September 21 involved a dispute between Congress and BJP councilors, escalating to stone-pelting and a clash with police.
  • •Congress workers allegedly surrounded a mini-bus carrying BJP councilors, tried to snatch keys, and pelted stones.
  • •MLA Chetan Patel, along with supporters, allegedly entered the police station, tried to snatch lock-up keys, and threatened duty officers after 8 accused were detained.

Key Questions Answered

An FIR was registered against Piplada MLA Chetan Patel Kolana for obstructing government work and blocking the road following an election uproar in Sultanpur.

Because the case involves an MLA, the investigation will be conducted by the CID-CB instead of the local police.

The dispute started on September 21 when Congress supporters allegedly stopped a vehicle carrying BJP councilors, which escalated into stone-pelting and clashes.