Congress-backed BDC Chairman attacks Patwari-Kanungo in Manali; Revenue Staff Strike

• A Congress-backed BDC Chairman, Khek Ram, allegedly assaulted Patwari Bhop Singh and a Kanungo during a land demarcation in Raugi Panchayat, Manali.
• Patwari Bhop Singh, who was injured and bleeding, was admitted to Kullu Hospital; he claims Khek Ram used political influence and threatened them.
• The incident occurred when officials were demarcating land allegedly encroached upon by Khek Ram, Chairman of Naggar BDC.
• Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur visited the injured Patwari, assuring legal action and criticizing the state government over rising crime.
• Revenue Department employees in Kullu launched an indefinite strike, demanding the arrest of the accused and invocation of attempt to murder charges.

Why It Matters: A Congress-backed BDC Chairman's assault on revenue officials in Manali sparks a strike and political outcry.