Dalit man shot at by BSP MLC's son over property dispute in Bareilly

A dalit man was shot at allegedly by son of a BSP MLC and his two aides over a property dispute in Nawabganj area in Bareilly, a charge denied by the politician.

"Kalicharan Jatav was shot at by Munendra Gangawar, son of BSP MLC Kesar Singh Gangwar, and his two aides Rajendra Singh and Buddhapal Buddhi last evening," a police officer said.

Jatav sustained bullet injury in his hand and was admitted to the hospital, police said, adding that an FIR has been lodged against Munendra and his aides.

Jatav had earlier alleged that the BSP MLC got his 15 bigha land auctioned in connivance with the officials of a bank, from where he took a loan to purchase the property.

Meanwhile, MLC Kesar Singh said Munendra had not gone to Nawabganj and alleged that the whole issue was a conspiracy by his political rivals to malign his image.

He also denied that he was involved in the auction of Jatav land.