Narrow escape for Amit Shah: Rajasthan govt orders probe

Source: PTI - Edited By: Utkarsh Mishra

Last updated on: November 08, 2023 17:36 IST

The Rajasthan government has ordered an inquiry into Tuesday's incident in which Union Home Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit A Shah had a narrow escape when his rath came in contact with an electricity wire in Nagaur.

IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit A Shah addresses an election meeting for the Rajasthan assembly elections at Makrana in Kuchaman district, November 7, 2023. Photograph: ANI Photo

The incident occurred when Shah's cavalcade was moving to Parbatsar from Bidiyad village to address an election rally.

While passing through a lane with shops and houses on both sides in Parbatsar, the upper portion of his rath touched the power line which led to a spark and the subsequent snapping of the wire.

No untoward incident occurred and all including the minister were safe. Shah then shifted to another vehicle.

"The home department initiated an inquiry to be conducted by the Ajmer divisional commissioner," official sources said.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had last night stated that the inquiry into the matter will be conducted.

Shah on Tuesday addressed three rallies in Kuchaman, Makrana and Nagaur in support of BJP candidates for the November 25 elections.

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