Sangrur, April 27 -- A day after a protest over the "undemocratic" appointment of a truck union president turned violent, when protesters clashed with police, hurling stones and damaging several official vehicles during a highway blockade in Bhawanigarh, Sangrur police arrested at least 25 people on Sunday.

While Bhawanigarh deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Rahul Kaushal confirmed the arrests, Sangrur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Sartaj Singh Chahal said raids were being conducted to arrest the others involved.

Citing the situation that turned violent, SSP Chahal said, "Those who hurled stones and took the law into their hands will not be spared at any cost. Strict action will be taken and teams have been forme...