Independent candidate in the Deoli-Uniara Assembly bypoll in Rajasthan, Naresh Meena, who was arrested on Thursday following high drama and escalating violence in which a mob assaulted a PTI reporter and video cameraperson and burnt their camera,

Independent MLA candidate from Rajasthan’s Tonk district Naresh Meena was arrested on Thursday, a day after he slapped a sub-divisional magistrate during polling leading to high drama action between the villagers and the police.

Even before Naresh Meena became infamous for slapping SDM Amit Chaudhary outside a polling booth in Tonk, the 44-year-old rebelled against the Congress over seats, including once before last year's Rajasthan Assembly polls.

A video had been widely shared on Wednesday, purportedly showing Meena slapping Malpura sub-divisional magistrate Amit Choudhary at a polling station in Samravata village in Tonk district.

Meena’s arrest follows a chaotic confrontation with police, leaving vehicles torched and dozens detained in the wake of election-day violence.

The bypolls in Tonk, Rajasthan turned violent after Naresh Meena confronted SDM Amit Chaudhary, leading to unrest and 60 arrests. Supporters engaged in stone-pelting and arson, causing extensive damage to vehicles.

Independent candidate Naresh Meena was arrested in Rajasthan for slapping an SDM during the Deoli-Uniara assembly by-election. The incident sparked vi

Independent MLA candidate arrested for assaulting SDM during polling in Rajasthan, leading to violence and tension in the area.

Supporters of independent candidate Naresh Meena clashed violently with police in Tonk, Rajasthan, after his arrest for allegedly assaulting a sub-divisional magistrate during by-elections.

Meena’s foray into politics began in 2003 when he was elected as general secretary of Rajasthan University Students' Union. Fondly called ‘Chhota Kirodi’ by his supporters.