Man Who Fired At Cop During Clashes Identified: Madhya Pradesh Home Minister
NDTV
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said 154 people have been arrested so far in connection with the communal violence in Khargone.
Police have identified the man who had fired a bullet at Khargone SP Siddharth Choudhary, leaving him injured on foot when communal clashes erupted on Ram Navami on April 10, and he will be arrested soon, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said on Wednesday.
SP Choudhary was taken to a hospital after the incident. His condition was stated to be stable. Mr Mishra said those who indulged in the stone-throwing during the communal violence are being identified through video footage.
“The man who had fired a bullet at the Khargone SP (Siddharth Choudhary) has been identified as Wasim alias Mohsin and he would be arrested soon,” Mr Mishra told reporters.
He said 154 people have been arrested so far in connection with the communal violence.
