Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad ‘Ravan’ narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Wednesday when unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle in Deoband. The attack took place as Azad was leaving a ‘terhavi’ ritual at a supporter’s home. Reports said that some armed men travelling in a car fired at Azad. . Azad sustained injuries in the incident and was immediately rushed to a local hospital for medical care. According to the police, one of the bullets grazed Azad, while the other struck his car.”A bullet grazed his abdomen. He has been admitted to a hospital,” Superintendent of Police (City), Abimanyu Manglik, said.
In his statement to the police, Azad said although his memory of the incident was hazy, his companions were able to identify the attackers. They noticed the assailants’ car heading towards Saharanpur and swiftly turned their vehicle around. Azad was accompanied by five individuals, including his younger brother, during the assault.