**Man Arrested for Celebratory Gunfire at Congress MLA’s Brother’s Birthday in Jabalpur**
A man has been arrested in Jabalpur for allegedly discharging a firearm during a birthday celebration for the brother of Congress MLA Lakhan Ghangoria, sparking protests from the opposition party. The incident occurred on Friday night when Assu Khan reportedly fired five to six rounds into the air, prompting police action.
According to authorities, Khan, labeled as an offender, was apprehended following the celebratory gunfire. The Congress party has accused the ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh of exerting pressure on law enforcement to take action against Khan. Congress workers protested at the Kotwali police station from 11 PM Friday until 3 AM Saturday, claiming that the police’s response was politically motivated and aimed at intimidating party members, particularly those affiliated with the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI).
Additional Superintendent of Police Anand Kaladagi confirmed Khan’s arrest, stating that a viral video captured the incident, showing him firing from a licensed pistol. Khan is facing multiple charges, including violations under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Arms Act.
MLA Ghangoria expressed his concerns over the police’s actions, arguing that Khan should have been charged with negligence rather than facing criminal charges. He emphasized that the police’s response was influenced by the ruling party’s pressure, asserting that Congress workers and NSUI members are being unfairly targeted in Jabalpur.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the Congress party and the ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh, raising questions about political influence on law enforcement and the treatment of opposition party members.
**FAQ**
*What led to the arrest of Assu Khan during the birthday celebration?*
Assu Khan was arrested for allegedly firing a licensed pistol into the air during a birthday party for the brother of Congress MLA Lakhan Ghangoria, which led to protests from the Congress party claiming political pressure influenced the police’s actions.
