Hardoi, June 9 -- Hardoi Sadar Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Sushil Kumar Mishra sustained injuries after an alleged stone pelting incident during an inspection of flood relief preparations in Pariyal village under Shahbad tehsil, officials said.

Speaking to reporters about the incident, District Magistrate Anunaya Jha said the incident occurred when the SDM was reviewing flood preparedness measures in Pal village on Monday.

"Shahabad SDM was reviewing flood relief preparations in Pal village, when the village Pradhan's son allegedly misbehaved with him. The Pradhan's son summoned villagers, who became agitated with the SDM and took the Pradhan's son away from the spot. Later, as the Shahbad SDM was leaving, some angry women from the ...