President’s Bodyguard Shot During Diwali Firecracker Dispute in Uttar Pradesh
· India · Indian Express, NDTV, Telegraph India
Saurabh Tomar, an Army jawan serving as a bodyguard at Rashtrapati Bhawan, was shot in the head during a dispute over firecrackers in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Diwali night when two neighbours, identified as Dheeraj and Monu, objected to the family bursting crackers on the road. The argument escalated when Dheeraj allegedly fired a country-made pistol, striking Tomar in the head. The victim underwent surgery to remove the bullet and is currently in stable condition. Police have registered an FIR against the two brothers for attempted murder and are working to locate the suspects.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the risk of violent escalation in local disputes and involves a high-profile security official, prompting an active police investigation into the attempted murder.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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