AAP MLA to be held after strong evidence in hand

“We have told the DGP that we came to Chandigarh as soon as we came to know about the case”.

“A Punjab police team today handed over the summons to his (Yadav’s) brother in Delhi and we have been told that he will appear tomorrow to join the investigation”, the SSP said, adding that the MLA will also be confronted with the accused.

Refuting the allegations, Yadav, who is MLA from Mehrauli, and the Aam Aadmi Party alleged that it was a conspiracy to malign the party’s image ahead of the Assembly polls in Punjab where it is stepping up campaign with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal embarking on a three-day visit on Sunday.

The officials have also revealed that Kumar has alleged that he was offered Rs one crore by Yadav for desecrating the holy book. “We are investigating the matter and when we have concrete proof, we will seek a warrant from the court and arrest him”.

The police had arrested three men in the case among whom one named, Vijay Kumar was the mastermind.

“I want to appeal all Punjab police officers that they must listen to their conscience and work according to that”. Its leader Ashutosh said it reflects the BJP’s desperation as his party is “sweeping” the polls scheduled to be held early next year.

Prominent among others who addressed the gathering include state convener of AAP Sucha Singh Chhotepur, MP Bhagwant Mann and senior leader Gurpreet Ghuggi.

“If there is any evidence in any audio or video recording or through money transaction against our MLA which points at his role, you hang him”.

Ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today termed the youth manifesto released by the Aam Aadmi Party for Punjab Assembly polls as a “cut and paste replica” of the “undelivered” Delhi agenda. “I fell in the trap and did this mistake”, said Vijay Kumar.

The police had claimed that Vijay Kumar wanted to “take revenge for Dinanagar and Pathankot terrorist attacks” and had told them he “hated Pakistan and Muslims”, reported Indian Express. Violence ensued after a group of around 300 protestors arrived at local Akali Dal MLA Farzana Nissara Khatoon’s house at 1 am to complain about the incident. The mob exchanged gunfire with the police that left several injured.