Firing on BJP MLA Saurabh Singh in Lakhimpur, shot during night walk with his wife – Firing on BJP MLA Saurabh Singh in Lakhimpur kheri shot during night walk with his wife lclam
A sensational incident of aerial firing on BJP MLA Saurabh Singh Sonu has come to light in Lakhimpur Kheri district of UP. It is being told that the MLA was taking a night walk with his wife. During this time, he saw two youths riding a bike near the house. Both were drunk. When interrupted, he started speaking wrong words. When the MLA responded, he fired in the air and ran away. At present, a complaint has been given to the police by the MLA. The police have started investigation.
The whole matter is of Sadar Kotwali area of Lakhimpur Kheri, where firing spread panic on Wednesday night. Actually, two youths had a fight with BJP MLA from Kasta Saurabh Singh Sonu. After the argument they opened fire in the air. It was fortunate that no one was hit by the bullet. The MLA’s gunner was not with him at the time of the incident.
According to MLA Saurabh Singh, he takes a walk outside the house every day after dinner. Was strolling yesterday also. At that time it was around 10 o’clock at night. Then, at a distance of 50-100 meters from the house, two youths riding a bike were standing and talking in wrong words. When the MLA interrupted them, they started arguing. When challenged, air fire was fired. If they had fired directly, a major incident could have happened.
The BJP MLA said that walking at night is included in his routine. It is feared that the youth will have prior information. It was fortunate that the bullet did not hit anyone, otherwise a major accident would have occurred. At present, MLA Saurabh Singh has demanded strict action from the police-administration in this matter.
The MLA termed this incident as an attempt to murder him. He says that he was targeted in this incident because the accused knew that he goes out for night walk every evening. His gunner was at a short distance at the time of the incident. At present, the police is investigating. Nearby CCTV footage is being scrutinized so that the accused can be identified.
On the other hand, Lakhimpur CO Ramesh Kumar Tiwari, who came to investigate the case of aerial firing on Saurabh Singh, was scolded by the victim MLA’s father and former Rajya Sabha MP Jugal Kishore. The former MP asked CO City whether the police would become so inactive during Baba’s period. I don’t think you guys deserve to live here. I will put this matter before the Chief Minister. Law and order has collapsed here.
At the same time, Lakhimpur Kheri district SP Ganesh Prasad Saha said that yesterday an information was received in which the MLA had gone out for a walk with his wife. During this time, some people were already sitting near the house and were consuming alcohol. After the argument they opened fire in the air.
Police immediately reached the spot on information. Investigated the surrounding CCTV cameras. Some people have been interrogated. The suspects are on the radar. At present, a complaint has been received in the matter and legal action is being taken on its basis. The investigation has been handed over to CO City.
