Bhim Army president Chandrashekhar Azad said the party would continue its fight Constitutionally as he appealed to his supporters to maintain peace after being shot at by miscreants in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur.
“I did not expect such a sudden attack. I want to appeal to my friends, supporters and workers across the country to maintain peace. We will continue our fight Constitutionally…I am fine with the love and blessings of crores of people,” Azad said from his hospital bed.
The Bhim Army chief was injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on his car in Deoband. A bullet brushed past Azad’s waist and he was rushed to the government hospital for treatment.
Azad had gone to Deoband attend a ‘terhavi’ ritual at a supporter’s home. The attack occurred when Azad left the spot in his SUV.
Hundreds of Bhim Army and Azad Samaj Party supporters gathered at the hospital and additional security personnel were deployed.
Bhim Army has demanded immediate arrest of the accused and strict action.