Second Accused Arrested After Exchange of Fire with Police
Hours after Meham Congress MLA Balram Dangi received a Rs 5 crore extortion threat, a team of local police on Friday evening arrested the second accused in connection with the firing at the MLA’s office in Meham on June 20. The accused, identified as Aman alias Baaz, a resident of Khairanti village, was arrested following an encounter on the Nidana-Googaheri road. He sustained bullet injuries to his leg during the exchange of fire and was admitted to PGIMS, Rohtak, for treatment.
Accused Linked to Notorious Gang Operating from Abroad
Sources said the accused is allegedly associated with a notorious gang whose kingpin is operating from abroad. The extortion threat to the MLA has also been issued in the name of this gangster. The police had earlier arrested one accused within 24 hours of the incident, while the second was absconding.
Details of the Firing Incident
Multiple rounds were fired at the MLA’s office in Meham on June 20. The office, located opposite the Meham Police Station, was closed at the time of the incident. The CCTV camera installed at the office captured the incident. The footage shows two masked youths arriving on a motorcycle at around 1:13 am. The pillion rider was seen opening fire on the office from the roadside before the duo fled the spot.
Ongoing Investigation and Security Concerns
The arrest of the second accused marks a significant breakthrough in the case. The police are continuing their investigation to uncover the full extent of the gang's operations and any potential links to other criminal activities. The extortion threat and the brazen attack on the MLA's office have raised concerns about the security of public representatives in the region.
