Datia, July 11 -- At least six police personnel were injured after violence broke out in Madhya Pradesh's Datia during a 'chakka jaam' called by supporters of former state Home Minister Narottam Mishra, protesting the BJP's decision to deny him a ticket for the upcoming Assembly bypoll, police said on Saturday.

Thousands of Mishra's supporters blocked National Highway-44 on Friday evening, bringing traffic to a complete standstill and causing nearly 15 km-long congestion that also affected adjoining districts. Protesters also attempted to shut down markets in the city.

Heavy security has been deployed in the area after supporters of former state Home Minister Narottam Mishra allegedly pelted stones at police personnel during the protest...