Shimla/ Bilaspur, March 14,
Former MLA Bumber Thakur was shot at close range near his home in Bilaspur this afternoon. His PSO, Sanjeev Kumar, sustained serious injuries and has been rushed to AIIMS Bilaspur, while Thakur has been referred to IGMC for treatment.
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According to police sources, around 12 rounds were fired in the attack. Thakur was shot in the thigh, while his PSO sustained bullet wounds in the leg, back, and thigh.
Bilaspur SP Sandeep Dhawal stated that it is yet to be confirmed whether they were hit by bullets or pellets, and a medical report will clarify this.
The attack took place just minutes before Thakur’s son, Ishan Singh, posted on Facebook that his father had been shot. The police have deployed teams to arrest the attackers, and several other injured individuals are receiving medical treatment.
Bilaspur SP Sandeep Dhawal said that the assailants would be identified and arrested soon. “The police are actively investigating the case, and we are confident of apprehending those responsible,” he stated.
This is not the first time Bambar Thakur has been attacked. On February 23, 2024, he was assaulted outside the office of a railway line construction company, resulting in a broken tooth. A case was registered against 11 accused at the time. Later, on June 20, 2024, the prime accused in that case was shot outside the Bilaspur court premises, leading to the arrest of five individuals, including Thakur’s son.
Bambar Thakur, a Congress leader, was elected as the MLA from Bilaspur in 2012. He lost the seat to Subhash Thakur in 2017 and Trilok Jamwal in 2022. He was known to be close to former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
The police investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge soon.
Bilaspur Sadar SHO has deployed a team to trace and arrest the attackers. Reports suggest that a few other people were also injured in the firing and are receiving treatment.
Thakur’s son, Ishan Singh, confirmed the attack through a Facebook post, stating that his father was shot and is undergoing treatment.
Police have launched an investigation and are trying to identify the assailants and the motive behind the attack. Security has been tightened in the area to prevent further incidents.
Keep tuned for official statements and further updates over police action.
