Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad shot at in UP’s Deoband: ‘Identified them’

Chandra Shekhar Aazad Ravan, the Bhim Army chief, was shot at by unidentified assailants in Deoband town of Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district. A bullet grazed his waist. Chandra Shekhar Aazad has been rushed to CHC for medical treatment and an investigation into the attack has been initiated, police said.

Chandra Shekhar Aazad was travelling in a Toyota Fortuner in Deoband when the incident happened. According to the reports, two bullets were fired at Chandra Shekhar Aazad Ravan.

While the first bullet grazed Chandra Shekhar Aazad's waist, passing through the car seat and the door, another bullet narrowly missed the Bhim Army chief and hit the back door.

Police have said that Chandra Shekhar Aazad is “alright”.

“Half an hour back, the convoy of Chandra Shekhar Aazad was fired at by a few car-borne armed men. A bullet brushed past him. He is alright and has been taken to CHC for medical treatment. Police are investigating the matter,” SSP Dr Vipin Tada said.

'IDENTIFIED THEM'

Chandra Shekhar Aazad, while lying on a hospital bed, has said that his men have identified his attackers.

"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..," says Bhim Army leader and Aazad Samaj Party," Chandra Shekhar Aazad was quoted as saying by ANI.

Police sources said the assailants sped away from the spot following the attack. Police are investigating the matter.