Former Congress MLA From Bilaspur Shot At By Unidentified Individuals, Probe On | India Information

Former Congress MLA from Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur, Bamber Thakur, was shot at by unidentified individuals at his residence on Friday amid Holi celebrations. In line with police, the incident passed off when Thakur was sitting within the courtyard of the federal government lodging allotted to his spouse in Bilaspur together with others celebrating Holi. 4 individuals got here and opened hearth leaving the Congress chief injured. 

The attackers fired round 12 rounds of bullets, an eyewitness stated, as reported by information company PTI. Within the assault, the Congress MLA, alongside together with his private safety officer, sustained accidents, police stated. Thakur obtained a bullet in his leg. A manhunt was launched to catch the culprits who reportedly ran on foot in direction of the principle market, SP Bilaspur Sandeep Dhawal informed the PTI.

The accused could be nabbed quickly and booked beneath related sections of regulation, he added. Instantly after the assault, Thakur was referred to Indira Gandhi Medical School, Shimla, whereas the PSO was rushed to the AIIMS Bilaspur.

(With company Inputs)