In a shocking incident in Bihar's Madhubani district, the vehicle of state Labour Resources Minister Arun Shankar Prasad was allegedly pelted with stones on Sunday evening. The attack occurred while the minister was visiting the residence of a road accident victim in Tahar village under the Khajauli police station limits. Police confirmed on Monday that the windshield of the minister's car was damaged, but Prasad escaped unhurt as he was standing at the gate of the victim's house at the time of the incident.
Details of the Incident
According to a police statement, the minister, who is also the local MLA, had gone to offer condolences to the family of a man killed in a road accident on Friday night. During his visit, some anti-social elements allegedly provoked a group of women present at the spot and positioned them in front of the minister's vehicle. The group then began raising demands and damaged the vehicle's windshield by throwing stones. Police personnel deployed at the scene ensured the minister's safety and escorted his vehicle away from the area.
Police Response and Investigation
Senior police officials, including the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Mithila Range and the Madhubani Superintendent of Police, rushed to the spot following the incident. They assessed the situation and also met the minister. According to police, all those allegedly involved in the stone-pelting have been identified, and a case has been registered at the concerned police station. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to apprehend the accused, and raids are being conducted to secure their arrest, police said.
