State of Madhya Pradesh vs Mahesh Patel and 10 others — Alirajpur effigy burning case

An FIR was registered against 11 Congress members, including former District President Mahesh Patel and Municipal Council Vice President Sabir Baba, following a protest in Alirajpur. The individuals are accused of burning an effigy of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav during a demonstration concerning local electricity and water shortages.

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News15 Oct 2026

Congress Workers Burn CM Mohan Yadav's Effigy In MP's Aalirajpur, 11 Face FIR

Police registered an FIR against 11 people in MP

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Congress party workers burned an effigy of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
Who:: Eleven Congress workers are accused, and the Kotwali Police Station is investigating the case.
When:: Reported on 15 Oct 2026.
Where:: Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, at the Kotwali Police Station.
Why:: The police filed an official complaint, known as an FIR, against the workers for the burning incident.
What it means:: The police have opened a formal case file, and the accused will now face a legal investigation.

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News14 Oct 2026

FIR against 11 Congress members for burning CM's effigy: The protest was over electricity and water issues, a scuffle broke out over the effigy.

Alirajpur Congress leaders booked for burning CM Mohan Yadav effigy over electricity water crisis. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. Police have taken action for burning Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav's effigy in Alirajpur. Kotwali police registered an FIR against 11 people, including former Congress District President Mahesh Patel and Municipal Council Vice President Sabir Baba, on Wednesday, October 14.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police filed an official complaint against a group for burning an effigy of the Chief Minister.
Who:: Mahesh Patel and ten others are the accused, and the Kotwali Police Station is the investigating agency.
When:: Reported on 14 Oct 2026.
Where:: Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, at the Kotwali Police Station.
Why:: The group allegedly burned the effigy during a protest about electricity and water issues, leading to a scuffle.
What it means:: This starts a formal police investigation into the actions of the group during their protest.

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Congress Workers Burn CM Mohan Yadav's Effigy In MP's Aalirajpur, 11 Face FIR

FIR against 11 Congress members for burning CM's effigy: The protest was over electricity and water issues, a scuffle broke out over the effigy.

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