BJP supporter shoots cousin for voting Congress

A BJP supporter on Monday allegedly shot at his cousin after latter voted for Congress in the ongoing elections in Jhajjar district of Haryana. The victim was immediately taken to PGI hospital where his condition is said to be stable.

Jhajjar: A BJP supporter on Monday allegedly shot at his cousin after he voted for Congress in the ongoing elections here.

According to locals, on May 12 a clash between Congress and BJP supporters took place.

After voting, BJP supporter Dharmender shot his cousin Raja as latter voted for the Congress.

Mother of the victim also sustained injuries in the incident.

Station House Officer (SHO), Jhajjar Ramesh Kumar said, "We got information about firing incident in Sailana village on Monday. When we reached there, accused Dharmendra fled away from the spot. The bullet was fired from an illegal weapon. We have registered a case based on the complaint of victim Raja."

"There was a quarrel between Dharmendra and Raja on the polling day. Dharmendra was asking Raja to vote in favour of the BJP but Raja did not listen to him. On Monday morning, Dharmendra fired at Raja who was later admitted to PGI. His condition is stable now," said Phulmati, mother of the victim.