Ludhiana, March 17 -- Tension prevailed in Khanna on Monday after Congress leaders and workers staged a protest against the election of the block samiti chairman and vice-chairman, alleging that the process was not conducted in a fair and democratic manner.

Police detained former cabinet minister Gurkirat Singh Kotli along with several party workers when they attempted to march towards the Block Development and Panchayat Office (BDPO) to lock it as part of their protest.

The protest was organised by local Congress leaders, who had earlier announced an agitation over the issue. In view of the protest call, the police administration remained on high alert across the town since morning.

A large number of Congress leaders and workers gathe...