Former Himachal MLA Bamber Thakur Shot At Amid Holi Celebrations, Security Officer Among 2 More Injured
Former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur and his security officer were shot at by unidentified individuals at his residence during Holi celebrations.
Former Congress MLA from Bilaspur, Bamber Thakur, was shot at by unidentified assailants at his residence on Friday, police said. Thakur and his personal security officer (PSO) sustained injuries in the attack, following which they were rushed to hospitals for treatment.
According to police, the attackers fired nearly 12 rounds of bullets. Thakur was immediately referred to Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla, while his PSO was taken to AIIMS Bilaspur, officials said, as per news agency PTI.
Speaking to the media, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, "I have spoken to Bamber Ji and urged him to go to AIIMS. However, it was his decision to receive treatment at IGMC (Indira Gandhi Medical College). I asked the Deputy Commissioner to make the necessary arrangements. I have given directions to track down the culprits."
VIDEO | Here's what Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (@SukhuSukhvinder) said on former Congress MLA from Bilaspur Bamber Thakur being shot at by unidentified people at his residence.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 14, 2025
"I have spoken to Bamber Ji and urged him to go to AIIMS. However, it was his… pic.twitter.com/H4uuhVT4yp
His brother told PTI, "He was at home for Holi when four people came and opened fire at him. They could have killed him... I arrived later, but I was told that around 10-12 rounds were fired."
"He was speaking against drugs for a year, so 'chitta' gangs and political entities may be responsible. He was attacked earlier too, so those people may have hired (assailants) more men," he added.
VIDEO | Himachal Pradesh: Here's what Deshraj Thakur, brother of former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur, said on the latter being shot at by unidentified people at his residence in Bilaspur.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 14, 2025
"... Four people came and opened fire at him. They could have killed him. I arrived later,… pic.twitter.com/CkKTQ3j8bn
2024 Attack On Bamber Thakur In Jabali
This is not the first attack on the Congress leader. In February 2024, Thakur was assaulted in Jabali after an argument with some individuals inside a railway line construction office. He had sustained serious injuries in that incident, and police had rounded up several suspects for questioning at the time.
Police have registered a case and launched a probe into the matter. Further details are awaited.
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