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AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal claims he was shot at in South Delhi

A case has been registered by an AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal who alleged that three shots were fired at him on Wednesday during an event in south Delhi. Jarwal suspected that an illegal alcohol distributor is there behind this mischief. On the other hand, police saw nothing suspicious in the CCTV footage.

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Published : Jul 10, 2019, 9:17 PM IST

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Prakash Jarwal has alleged that three shots were fired at him on Wednesday during an event in south Delhi's Shani Bazaar area. However, the Delhi Police has denied the claims.

Jarwal also claimed that he was shot at on Sunday when he was at Sangam Vihar of south Delhi. He said that he has filed a formal complaint at the Neb Sarai police station.

AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal claims he was shot

Jarwal suspected that he was shot at on Wednesday by an illegal alcohol distributor, who had been chasing him for the past three days.

He alleged that despite asking the police for security, no action was taken in this regard.

"My life is in danger. I was previously attacked on Sunday and informed police about it but nothing was done," he said.

In his complaint, Jarwal said that an AAP worker was also got death threats by the same person over the phone which was recorded by him.

However, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), Vijay Kumar said that the CCTV footage which was collected from the spot does not show any incident of firing, though further investigation is underway.

Also read: RPF arrests over 800 illegal water suppliers under 'Operation Thirst'

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Prakash Jarwal has alleged that three shots were fired at him on Wednesday during an event in south Delhi's Shani Bazaar area. However, the Delhi Police has denied the claims.

Jarwal also claimed that he was shot at on Sunday when he was at Sangam Vihar of south Delhi. He said that he has filed a formal complaint at the Neb Sarai police station.

AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal claims he was shot

Jarwal suspected that he was shot at on Wednesday by an illegal alcohol distributor, who had been chasing him for the past three days.

He alleged that despite asking the police for security, no action was taken in this regard.

"My life is in danger. I was previously attacked on Sunday and informed police about it but nothing was done," he said.

In his complaint, Jarwal said that an AAP worker was also got death threats by the same person over the phone which was recorded by him.

However, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), Vijay Kumar said that the CCTV footage which was collected from the spot does not show any incident of firing, though further investigation is underway.

Also read: RPF arrests over 800 illegal water suppliers under 'Operation Thirst'

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AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal claims he was shot at during an event in south Delhi
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         New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal has alleged that three shots were fired at him on Wednesday during an event in south Delhi's Shani Bazaar area, a claim denied by the police.
         Jarwal claimed that he was shot at on Sunday as well in south Delhi's Sangam Vihar.
         He said after verbally informing the police, he has also filed a formal complaint at the Neb Sarai police station.
         Jarwal claimed that he was shot at on Wednesday by an illegal alcohol distributor, who had been chasing him for the past three days.
         He alleged that despite asking the police for security, no action was taken in this regard.
         "My life is in danger. I was previously attacked on Sunday and informed police about it but nothing was done," he said.
         In the police complaint, Jarwal said an AAP worker was also given death threats by the same person over phone. Jarwal said he had call records of the conversation.
         Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), Vijay Kumar said the CCTV footage collected from the spot does not show any incident of firing. He said further investigation is underway. PTI UZM AMP UZM
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