A heated altercation erupted outside Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's residence between Chandigarh police and the security team of MoS Ravneet Singh Bittu. The dispute arose when police attempted to remove a security staff member from Bittu's vehicle. Both parties accused each other of obstructing duties, and Bittu was ultimately denied entry to the CM's residence.
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