Chandigarh: Unidentified assailants shot dead the Indian National Lok Dal's Haryana unit president Nafe Singh Rathee and his security guard in Jhajjar district on Sunday.
Rathee, a former MLA, was travelling in an SUV when the assailants, who were in a car, attacked him near Barahi gate in Bahadurgarh town. INLD leader Abhay Chautala said that Rathee was shot dead in Jhajjar district. He accused the government of failing to provide Rathee with security despite their being a threat to his life, and demanded the resignation of the chief minister and the home minister.
Sources said the attackers had come in an i10 car and shot a volley of bullets at the SUV (Toyota Fortuner) in which Rathee was travelling. Rathee and one of his security personnel were killed in the attack while two others were injured. The injured have been admitted to Brahmashakti Sanjeevani Hospital.
Dr. Manish Sharma, surgeon Sanjeevani Hospital, Bahadurgarh, confirmed that Nafe Singh Rathee and another person died of multiple gunshot wounds. Two more people, Dr Sharma said, were seriously injured and are being treated after being admitted to the ICU.
Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupendra Hooda expressed grief over the killing of Nafe Singh Rathee. "The news of INLD State President Shri Nafe Singh Rathi being shot dead in Haryana is very sad. This reflects the law and order of the state. This incident made it clear that law and order has become bankrupt. Today no one is feeling safe in the state. My tribute to the departed soul and deep condolences to the family. I pray to God to give strength to the family members to bear this loss. I wish for the speedy recovery of the security personnel injured in the attack," Hooda said in a post on X.
INLD leader Abhay Chautala said Rathee had recently demanded security as he feared an attack on him. "State president and former MLA Nafe Singh ji is no more. The entire INLD family is shocked by the cowardly attack on him, Nafe Singh ji was not only a part of our party but also a part of our family, he was like my brother. Nafe Singh ji had recently demanded security from the CM, Home Minister, DGP and Commissioner, fearing an attack on him. At that time the government played politics and did not provide security. Is the government not equally guilty in this? May God rest the soul of Nafe Singh ji and give strength to his family to bear the loss in this difficult time," Chautala tweeted.
Police said the investigation in the matter was underway. Jhajjar SP Arpit Jain said, "We have received information about the attack. CIA and STF teams are working. The accused will be arrested soon."
AAP Supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal offered condolences while training guns at BJP led Haryana government. "The death of INLD leader Nafe Singh ji in open firing in Haryana is very sad. I express my condolences to his family and supporters. BJP has ruined the law and order system of Haryana. Police was to be deployed to catch the miscreants but BJP has deployed Haryana Police on the border to stop the farmers," Kejriwal said in a post on X.
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