Army jawan posted with President’s Bodyguard shot in Uttar Pradesh
Saurabh Tomar is in stable condition after being shot during a Deepavali celebration in Baghpat district.
An Army jawan serving in the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) regiment was allegedly shot by two neighbours in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district on Sunday night. Saurabh Tomar, 26, was visiting his village, Gopalpur Khadana, on leave for Deepavali when the incident occurred, according to The Hindu.
The police stated that the bullet struck Tomar behind the ear. He underwent surgery at a private hospital in Meerut and is reported to be in stable condition.
Tomar's brother, Vineet, also sustained serious head injuries after being attacked with a stick during the same incident. The Baghpat police said the altercation broke out while Tomar and his brothers, Vineet and Mintu, were bursting firecrackers.
The police said the argument involved two villagers, Dheeraj and his brother Monu, also known as Praveen. A statement from the Baghpat police noted that a shot fired by the accused ricocheted off a wall before hitting Tomar.
The complaint was filed by Tomar's father, Janak Raj. The Ramala police station has registered a case against the two accused, who remain at large.
Three police teams have been formed to arrest the suspects. Tomar was recruited in 2021 and is currently posted at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.