Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad shot at in UP
What's the story
In a shocking incident, Chandrashekhar Azad, the national president of the Bhim Army, was shot at in the Deoband area of Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district on Wednesday. According to the Free Press Journal, he was present in Deoband for a public event related to the Bahujan Mission Movement when the incident occurred. India Today reported that Azad was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Twitter Post
Visuals of Azad after attack
आजा़द समाज पार्टी के अध्यक्ष चंद्रशेखर आजाद पर जानलेवा हमला हुआ ,यूपी के सहारनपुर में कार सवार बदमाशों ने गोलियां चलाईं,कमर से गोली छूते हुई निकली#Chandrashekharazad#Bheem_Army@BhimArmyChief pic.twitter.com/CuHUjsQuES
— Kumar Ravindra Ravi जैन जी 💙 (@Ravindr77801710) June 28, 2023
Azad
Bullet brushed past Azad: Saharanpur SSP
"I don't remember well but my people identified them. Their car went towards Saharanpur. We took a U-Turn. Five of us, including my younger brother, were in the car when the incident occurred," said Azad. Meanwhile, Saharanpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vipin Tada said a few car-borne armed men fired at the convoy, and a bullet brushed past the Dalit leader.
Claims
Shooters drove vehicle with Haryana license plate
Another official said that a bullet passed by Azad, causing an abrasion near his lower back. From the videos that have surfaced online, a bullet hole can be seen in the front side of the car. Other reports claim that the shooters drove a vehicle with a Haryana license plate. The state government has ordered the Saharanpur Police chief to look into the matter.