On Sunday, police in Bhawanigarh, Sangrur district, Punjab, arrested 25 individuals following violent clashes during a protest against the appointment of Malwinder Singh Mala as truck union president. The protest turned chaotic as demonstrators blocked the Bathinda-Chandigarh national highway, leading to stone-pelting and vandalism of police vehicles. Police have filed an FIR against 30 named individuals and an additional 150 unidentified protesters, invoking serious charges including attempted murder and rioting. The unrest was reportedly triggered by internal disputes within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with supporters of rival candidate Lovely Kakra alleging that the election was conducted undemocratically. MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj criticized the police's heavy-handed response, calling for dialogue instead of forceful measures, while cabinet minister Aman Arora stated that action would be taken against those who broke the law. The situation reflects growing tensions within local political factions and raises concerns about police conduct during protests.