Six Injured in Attack on Samajwadi Leader's Residence

Six individuals, including a young child, were injured in an attack on the residence of Samajwadi Party leader Vijay Yadav. The police have lodged an FIR against multiple assailants and are actively working to capture them. The victims are currently stable and receiving medical treatment.


PTI | Varanasi | Updated: 01-07-2024 12:21 IST | Created: 01-07-2024 12:21 IST
Six Injured in Attack on Samajwadi Leader's Residence
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Six people, including a six-year-old child, sustained injuries when assailants targeted the residence of Samajwadi Party leader Vijay Yadav, police confirmed on Monday. The shooting occurred in the Dashashavmedh area on Sunday.

In his official complaint, Yadav alleged that the attackers aimed to kill his entire family. The police have registered an FIR against the accused, identified as Ankit Yadav, Shobhit Verma, Govind Yadav, Sahil Yadav, among others. The victims, including Nirbhay Yadav (6), Kiran Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Dinesh Yadav, and Shubham alias Golu, are in stable condition and undergoing medical treatment.

Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal has suspended Dashashavmedh police station in-charge SI Rakesh Pal over the incident. Deputy Commissioner of Police Pramod Kumar stated that efforts are underway to apprehend the suspects, with charges under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act and National Security Act to follow.

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