A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functionary, Deepak Shah (48), was shot on Tuesday in Rajasthan’s Ramganjmandi when he was raising funds for the Ram temple construction in Ayodhya. The police have arrested two accused in the case.
Police said three men on a bike fired on him and he received bullet injuries in his legs. Shah was rushed to a hospital in Kota, where he was said to be out of danger.
Following the incident, MLA Chandrakanta Meghwal and former MLA Prahlad Gunjal reached the MBS Hospital to meet the injured Deepak Shah. Simultaneously, a large number of businessmen and RSS workers swarmed the Ramganjmandi police station demanding action against the culprits who attacked Shah.
Police superintendent (Kota rural) Sharad Chaudhary said Shah and Maqsood Paya, a history-sheeter, had an altercation 10 days ago. He added on Shah’s complaint Paya was arrested.
Chaudhary said they have arrested Bhavik Chawda and Sufiyan while Ashu Paya, a third suspect, remained on the run. He added additional police forces have been rushed to Ramganjmandi.
