Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena was arrested following high drama and violence on Thursday, a day after he slapped an SDM during polling in Rajasthan`s Tonk district and set in motion differing protests from both his supporters and Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officials.

Ajmer Range Inspector-General Om Prakash confirmed that nearly 60 people were arrested after the violence on the streets.

Independent MLA candidate from Rajasthan’s Tonk district Naresh Meena was arrested on Thursday, a day after he slapped a sub-divisional magistrate during polling leading to high drama action between the villagers and the police.

A major outbreak of violence occurred in the Deoli-Uniara assembly constituency in Rajasthan's Tonk district after Independent candidate Naresh Meena allegedly slapped the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Amit Chaudhary at a polling station on Wednesday.

According to Rajasthan police, the incident took place in Samravata village of Deoli-Uniyara during a protest by supporters of an independent candidate.

A huge ruckus has been reported in Rajasthan's poll-bound Deoli-Uniara assembly constituency after an Independent candidate Naresh Meena allegedly slapped a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Amit Chaudhary at a polling station in the village.

Independent MLA candidate arrested for assaulting SDM during polling in Rajasthan, leading to violence and tension in the area.

Security was heightened in Samravata village following the violence witnessed on 14. Rajasthan by-poll candidate from Deoli-Uniara, Naresh Meena allegedly physically assaulted SDM on Nov 13. Following this,

Naresh Meena, a Congress rebel contesting as an Independent, caught SDM Malpura, Amit Chaudhary, by his collar and slapped him