<p>The chief of Bhim Army, an Ambedkarite&nbsp;organisation in India, was shot at on Wednesday in India’s Uttar Pradesh by car-borne attackers. The chief, Chandrashekhar Azad, sustained minor injuries and was rushed immediately to a hospital, a police official was quoted as telling by Hindustan Times. As per media reports, two bullets were fired at Chandrashekhar’s car, out of which one is believed to have grazed the Indian politician.</p>

<p>“I don't remember well but my people identified them. Their car went towards Saharanpur. We took a U-turn. Five of us, including my younger brother, were in the car when the incident occurred,” Azad told police in a statement.</p>

<h2><strong>Police open investigation</strong></h2>

<p>The Ambedkarite activist had gone to a supporter’s home for a death ceremony, and the attack took place when he left the spot in his SUV car. A statement by police officer overseeing the case read, “Half an hour back, the convoy of Chandrashekhar was fired at by a few car-borne armed men. A bullet brushed past him. He is alright and has been taken to CHC for medical treatment. Police is investigating the matter.”<br />
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<h2>Supporters demand prompt action</h2>

<p>Videos circulating on the internet showed hundreds of Chandrashekhar’s supporters gathered at the hospital where he was admitted. Authorities have deployed additional security personnel at the spot. His&nbsp;Facebook account posted some pictures showing him injured, urging police to take strict action against the attackers.</p>

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<p>"The murderous attack on Bhim Army Chief and National President Bhai Chandrasekhar Azad in Deoband of Saharanpur is a heinous act of stopping the Bahujan Mission Movement," the Facebook post read.<br />
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"We demand urgent arrest of the accused, strict action against them and security for national president Bhai Chandrasekhar Azad," the post added.</p>

<h2><strong>State opposition leader slams the attack</strong></h2>

<p>Uttar Pradesh’s top opposition leader and former CM Akhilesh Yadav condemned the attack, saying there was miserable law and order situation in the state. He said, “When the people's representatives are not safe in the BJP rule, then what will happen to the general public?"&nbsp;</p>

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The chief of Bhim Army, an Ambedkarite organisation in India, was shot at on Wednesday in India’s Uttar Pradesh by car-borne attackers. The chief, Chandrashekhar Azad, sustained minor injuries and was rushed immediately to a hospital, a police official was quoted as telling by Hindustan Times.

The chief of Bhim Army, an Ambedkarite organisation in India, was shot at on Wednesday in India’s Uttar Pradesh by car-borne attackers. The chief, Chandrashekhar Azad, sustained minor injuries and was rushed immediately to a hospital, a police official was quoted as telling by Hindustan Times. As per media reports, two bullets were fired at Chandrashekhar’s car, out of which one is believed to have grazed the Indian politician. “I don't remember well but my people identified them. Their car went towards Saharanpur. We took a U-turn. Five of us, including my younger brother, were in the car when the incident occurred,” Azad told police in a statement. Police open investigation The Ambedkarite activist had gone to a supporter’s home for a death ceremony, and the attack took place when he left the spot in his SUV car. A statement by police officer overseeing the case read, “Half an hour back, the convoy of Chandrashekhar was fired at by a few car-borne armed men. A bullet brushed past him. He is alright and has been taken to CHC for medical treatment. Police is investigating the matter.” VIDEO | Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was rushed to a local hospital. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/HhUz8RZnVw — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 28, 2023 × VIDEO | Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad shot at in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/a81RVYp7uD — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 28, 2023 × Supporters demand prompt action Videos circulating on the internet showed hundreds of Chandrashekhar’s supporters gathered at the hospital where he was admitted. Authorities have deployed additional security personnel at the spot. His Facebook account posted some pictures showing him injured, urging police to take strict action against the attackers. VIDEO | People gather outside the emergency ward of the hospital where Azad was admitted. pic.twitter.com/dD1dk1b994 — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 28, 2023 × Also read: India: Wanted criminal killed in encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh "The murderous attack on Bhim Army Chief and National President Bhai Chandrasekhar Azad in Deoband of Saharanpur is a heinous act of stopping the Bahujan Mission Movement," the Facebook post read. "We demand urgent arrest of the accused, strict action against them and security for national president Bhai Chandrasekhar Azad," the post added. State opposition leader slams the attack Uttar Pradesh’s top opposition leader and former CM Akhilesh Yadav condemned the attack, saying there was miserable law and order situation in the state. He said, “When the people's representatives are not safe in the BJP rule, then what will happen to the general public?" WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

India: Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar shot at by car-borne attackers, rushed to hospital

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