Dombivli: Shinde Faction Candidates Arrested Before Voting, High-Voltage Drama Unfolds

• Two Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) candidates, Nitin Patil and Ravi Patil, were arrested in Dombivli on Tuesday night.
• The arrests were made for allegedly assaulting Omkar Natekar, husband of BJP candidate Arya Natekar, over accusations of money distribution.
• Both candidates reported health issues during their arrest and were admitted to Shastri Nagar Hospital, leading to a tense atmosphere.
• MLA Rajesh More of the Shinde faction condemned the arrests as 'police oppression' and held the administration responsible for the candidates' well-being.
• Around 200 police personnel have been deployed in Dombivli to prevent further incidents, raising questions about the candidates' ability to vote.

Why It Matters: Two Shinde faction candidates were arrested in Dombivli before voting, sparking political tension and protests.