Barmer (Rajasthan): Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) convener and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal was allegedly manhandled by a man in Rajasthan's Barmer district, police said.
Beniwal was addressing a gathering during a protest over the issue of locust attacks in the region near the district collector's office when the incident took place.
Speaking to media, Beniwal said, "Somebody tried to attack me by a knife. There is no law and order in the state."
Barmer SP Sharad Chaudhary said that a case has been registered following a complaint by Beniwal's security guard and the matter is being investigated.
The accused was identified as Khartharam Bana of Dhorimana. He was thrashed by Beniwal's supporters when he tried to grab the MP by the collar.
The accused is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Jodhpur under police supervision, the SP said.
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