Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad shot at in Uttar Pradesh's Deoband

Chandrashekhar Azad shot:  Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was admitted to a hospital in UP's Saharanpur, after he was hit by a bullet on Wednesday, police said. Reports said that he had gone to attend a 'terahvi' ritual at a supporter's home when his convoy was attacked. Azad left the spot in his SUV and was admitted to a hospital.

PTI quoted Superintendent of Police (City) Abimanyu Manglik as saying that the assailants who were in a car opened fire on Azad's SUV from the right side. 

The SP informed that one bullet grazed his abdomen, and Azad was admitted to a hospital. 

Police sources informed that the miscreants sped away from the spot following the attack. Police are investigating the matter.

VIDEO | Police officials talk to Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad at a hospital in UP's Saharanpur, where he is undergoing treatment after being hit by a bullet shell on his back during an attack on his convoy earlier today. Azad's injury is not serious as the bullet grazed… pic.twitter.com/i6kltbWtuV

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More details awaited.