Khodaldham to Sardardham shift prompts attack on Patidar leader

Police Inspector Sanjay Padaria was allegedly unhappy after Patidar leader Jayanti Sardhara decided to shift loyalty; cop booked for attempt to murder

A police inspector allegedly attacked and injured a senior office-bearer of a prominent Patidar community organisation in Rajkot district over the issue of the latter joining the outfit, an official said on Tuesday. The inspector, Sanjay Padaria, has been booked on attempt to murder charge after the victim lodged a complaint.

As per an FIR, Padaria attacked a local businessman and Patidar community leader, Jayanti Sardhara, at a marriage function over the latter's decision to join 'Sardardham', said Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) BJ Chaudhary. While Sardhara is vice-president of Sardardham's Saurashtra zone, Padariya is serving at the State Reserve Police Training Centre in Junagadh, said Chaudhari.