In a late-night altercation turned violent, Baradwari locality under the Sakchi thana area was rocked by gunfire as Rakeshwar Pandey’s bodyguard, Mukesh Tiwari, fell victim to a shooting incident on Wednesday midnight. Tiwari sustained injuries in the abdomen and right thigh and is currently receiving treatment at Tata Main Hospital.
The assailant, identified as Manoj Jaiswal, was swiftly apprehended by authorities following the incident. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Officer-in-Charge of Sakchi thana, and City Superintendent of Police Mukesh Lunayat promptly arrived at the scene to oversee the situation.
According to police reports, Tiwari and Jaiswal were acquainted and engaged in a heated confrontation at a location in Baradwari prior to the shooting. The motive behind the attack is under investigation, with authorities focusing on understanding the circumstances leading to the altercation.
"We are diligently probing the motives behind the gunshot attack by interrogating Jaiswal," stated Officer-in-Charge Singh. "Efforts are also underway to obtain a statement from the victim, currently undergoing treatment at Tata Main Hospital."
While Tiwari's condition remains stable, authorities are committed to uncovering the truth behind this alarming incident. As the investigation progresses, residents of Baradwari are left grappling with the shock of violence erupting in their community.
