BJP MLA shot at during Holi celebrations

BJP MLA from Lakhimpur Kheri, Yogesh Verma, was shot at during Holi festivities at the party office on Thursday in Uttar Pradesh. Reportedly, the BJP legislator was shot in the leg.

As per reports, the MLA was meeting some people during Holi festivities when an argument broke and he was shot at in the leg. After which, the MLA was immediately rushed to the hospital and he is out of danger.

SP Lakhimpur, Poonam: BJP MLA from Lakhimpur, Yogesh Verma was shot at during Holi festivites at the party office. He sustained bullet wounds on his leg. He is being treated at the hospital, he is out of danger. A case has been registered, investigation underway. pic.twitter.com/GqQeMF8nsF

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