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Samajwadi Party leader killed in UP’s Pratapgarh after 400-kg streetlight pole falls on car

February 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM
By Mint India
Samajwadi Party leader killed in UP’s Pratapgarh after 400-kg streetlight pole falls on car
In Pratapgarh, a Samajwadi Party leader, Lal Bahadur Yadav, was killed when a streetlight pole fell on his vehicle. Authorities attribute the incident to negligence during installation. His family plans to file a complaint against those responsible. An investigation is ongoing.

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In Pratapgarh, a Samajwadi Party leader, Lal Bahadur Yadav, was killed when a streetlight pole fell on his vehicle. Authorities attribute the incident to negligence during installation. His family plans to file a complaint against those responsible. An investigation is ongoing. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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