Two held for attack on Raj minister

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 18:34 [IST]

Jaipur, March 6 (UNI) Rajasthan home minister Gulab Chand Kataria today stated in state Assembly that two people have been arrested in connection with the attack on sports minister Yunus Khan.

Mr Kataria said the police have arrested Rajendra Surpura and Laxmikant Bharadwaj of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and are looking for others.

He said last night Mr Khan was visiting Sawai Mansingh Stadium where he met the Parishad members. Later the activists turned violent and attacked the minister and damaged his car.

UNI

Topics: CRIME-ASSEMBLY-RAJ-ARREST

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