Delhi : AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday rejected the ‘Z’ security cover extended to him by the government, a day after his convoy came under attack in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Owaisi who is an MP from Hyderabad said that he would not get scared of those who fired at his convoy and urged the government to charge the attackers under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
Hapur police on Friday said they have arrested a second suspect involved in the incident. Both hail from Uttar Pradesh.
While Shubham, a native of Saharanpur, was arrested on Friday, another accused, Sachin, hailing Gautam Buddh Nagar was arrested on Thursday.
The police have lodged an FIR for an attempt to murder in the case and the duo has been remanded to judicial custody. Police also seized two pistols and a car were seized from their possession.
The Hyderabad MP requested the Election Commission to order an independent inquiry into the incident.
It is the responsibility of the UP govt and Modi govt to conduct an independent inquiry. I will also meet the Lok Sabha Speaker on this matter,” he added.
Shots were fired at Owaisi’s convoy after a poll event in Hapur near Meerut, on 3 February. Owaisi shared the images of his bullet-ridden car on Twitter.
Owaisi said that 3-4 people attacked his convoy. The bullets punctured his vehicle’s tyre. Owaisi said that he left in another car. No one was injured in the attack.
UP elections
Polling for the 403-member UP Assembly will begin on 10 February. Owaisi’s party AIMIM said it would contest 100 seats.
