Man Held for Attacking UP Minister’s Staffer, Snatching his Pistol in MP’s Gwalior

Bhopal: Mhya Presh police have arrested a man after he and his associates allegedly attacked personal security officer of UP minister Manohar Lal and snatched his pistol following a ro rage in Gwalior district, an official said on Saturday.

accused also beat up anor employee of Uttar Presh minister in incident that took place near Jaurasi village on Gwalior-Jhansi highway on Friday night, said ditional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Gajendra Vardhaman.

vehicle of UP minister, who was on his way from Agra to Lalitpur, got stuck in a traffic jam following an accident involving a truck on highway between Gwalior and Dabra in MP, he said.

Minister Lal’s driver took vehicle to or side of ro to avoid congestion, he said.

minister’s staffers, including his security officer, got into an argument with a biker over giving space. During confrontation, two-wheeler rider and his associates snatched security guard’s pistol and beat up him and anor employee, he said.

firearm was recovered later, he said.

Police have booked 15 persons and arrested one accused, identified as Bunty Yav. or accused are being identified and furr investigation is underway, official said.

minister was not targeted, he ded.

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