The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday, February 12 claimed unidentified men on Tuesday night opened fire on the convoy of its MLA-elect Naresh Yadav. The party said one person was killed in the attack.
Yadav was returning from temple
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh told that on late Tuesday night, Yadav was attacked when he was returning from the temple.
"The convoy of Yadav was attacked. Unidentified men opened fire at the convoy when Yadav was returning from the temple after results. A party volunteer Ashok has been killed," Singh said.
Singh said the party volunteer was injured following the attack. He blamed the law and order situation in Delhi for the incident.
At least six-seven bullet shells have been found at the crime scene and further investigation is underway, police sources said
The AAP won in 62 constituencies with a voting percentage of 53.57, while the BJP got eight seats with a vote share of 38.51 per cent. The Congress drew a blank for the second successive assembly elections in Delhi.
AAP MLA not the target of shooter?
Southwest Additional DCP Ingit Pratap Singh has said that Aam Aadmi Party MLA Naresh Yadav was not the target of the assailant who opened fire on his convoy. A party volunteer lost his life in the incident.
Addressing the media, Southwest Additional DCP Ingit Pratap Singh said, "The investigation so far reveals that there was one assailant. Naresh Yadav wasn't the target. The assailant had specifically come to target the man who was shot dead (AAP volunteer)."
Naresh Yadav reacts to incident, says 'unfortunate'
"The incident is really unfortunate. I don't know the reason behind the attack but it happened all of a sudden. Around 4 rounds were fired. The vehicle I was in was attacked. I am sure if police inquire properly they will be able to identify the assailant," Naresh Yadav was quoted.
