Hazare's convoy car attacked, activist safe

"A vehicle accompanying Anna's car, carrying books and other material for his ongoing Maharashtra tour has been attacked; windows broken. Annaji is safe," tweeted Team Anna member Kiran Bedi.

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Hazare is on a five-week Maharashtra tour.

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Hazare's assistant Suresh Pathare said a group of people first threw stones and then shouted slogans in support of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.

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"However, the attack was on the vehicle that we used for sale of books. Nobody is hurt. Anna and other crew are safe. Do not worry," he said.

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Nagpur police, however, denied any information about the incident.

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Earlier in the day, Hazare's convoy was shown black flags at some places.

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Hazare began his Maharashtra tour from Shirdi May 1 to create awareness on the need for a strong Lokayukta legislation in the state. His tour will end June 6.

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