Himachal Pradesh: Ex-MLA Bambar Thakur, two others injured in Bilaspur firing, PSO critical

Former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur was allegedly shot at by unidentified attackers at his residence in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district, police said on Friday. A manhunt has been launched to trace the assailants. Thakur and his personal security officer were injured in the attack. Thakur sustained a bullet injury in his leg and was referred to the Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla. His security officer has been admitted to AIIMS, Bilaspur. The attack took place when Thakur and others were sitting in the courtyard of his wife's government accommodation. Four armed men entered the premises and opened fire. A witness said around 12 rounds were fired. https://ift.tt/62JSoeh