A heated confrontation erupted on the road in Gurugram on Sunday morning, November 1, when local police intercepted the convoy of Nuh Congress MLA Aftab Ahmed as he was travelling toward Delhi. Ahmed, accompanied by a large group of party workers and supporters, was heading to participate in the Congress mega rally scheduled at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital. The interception in the Sohana area brought traffic and the convoy to a halt, leading to intense verbal exchanges between the legislator and the local police administration.
Convoy Intercepted at Sohana Checkpoint
The incident took place early on Sunday morning after the vehicular convoy moved out from the Nuh constituency toward Delhi. Upon reaching Sohana in Gurugram, police personnel deployed on duty stopped the vehicles for inspection. Stepping out of his car, MLA Aftab Ahmed questioned the officers regarding why the rally-bound convoy was being specifically held up, setting off a sharp confrontation with the Sohana City police station chief.
Allegations Over Traffic Rules and Rally Disruption
During the altercation, Ahmed accused the Haryana Police of enforcing a selective set of rules to suppress political participation. He claimed that the police were deliberately using the pretext of routine vehicle checks to stall Congress workers travelling from Nuh district, aiming to prevent them from reaching the INDIA bloc rally in Delhi on time. The legislator challenged the checkpoint team, questioning whether Haryana had separate traffic laws specifically targeting political gatherings.
Heated Words Exchanged Between Lawmaker and Station Chief
The situation intensified rapidly as both sides exchanged sharp remarks on the highway. Ahmed confronted the station house officer, asking why the rally vehicles were being obstructed and remarking that the officer was overstepping. The Sohana City SHO responded firmly, telling the lawmaker to avoid absurd remarks and remain to the side. The officer maintained that police personnel were carrying out legitimate vehicle inspections and allowing checked vehicles to proceed only after verification.
The exchange escalated further when the officer told the lawmaker not to act superior, mirroring the lawmaker's earlier words. The use of blunt language triggered strong objections from the gathered Congress supporters, who intervened and demanded that the police official maintain professional language and decorum. Onlookers captured the entire confrontation on mobile cameras, and footage of the heated dispute quickly began circulating across social media platforms.
