Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad sustained minor bullet injuries after his convoy was shot at by unidentified men in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur on Wednesday.
Azad was travelling to Saharanpur from Delhi when two bullets were fired at his vehicle.The first bullet entered the seat of the vehicle, grazing the politician’s waist as it passed through the door, while the second bullet hit the back door.“The convoy of Chandrashekhar Azad was fired at by a few car-borne armed men,” Senior Superintendent of Police Vipin Tada told .
“A bullet brushed past him. He is alright and has been taken to CHC [Community Health Center] for medical treatment. Police is investigating the matter.”
Five persons, including Azad’s younger brother, were inside the car when they were attacked, the politician told.
The outfit demanded that the accused be arrested and strict action be taken to ensure security of Azad.