UP: Journalists protest against SP leader

A number of journalists today staged a protest at Veer Vinay Chawk here demanding of lodging an FIR against SP leader Rakesh Yadav in connection with a clash with a scribe.
Yadav, Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha district President had clashed with a journalist during the block Pramukh elections in Gainsary area on February 7.
An accused, Harendra Singh was arrested in this connection, police said, adding that he has been released on bail.
Meanwhile, a lawyer Varshkar Singh Kalhans today attempted to immolate himself if an FIR was not registered against the SP leader in the case. He was taken into custody.

Security has been tightened in and around Veer Vinay Chawk.