Son of civic body chairperson booked for firing at rival in panchayat

Bareilly: A contractor has accused Imran Milki, the son of Agwanpur chairperson Kanwar Jahan, of opening fire at him at a panchayat meeting in Moradabad city where a dispute relating to money between the duo was being heard. A video purportedly showing Milki with a weapon amid a crowd at the panchayat has gone viral.

Moradabad police said a case has been registered against Milki and two others under various IPC sections, including 307 (attempt to murder) and 323 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt). Efforts are on to nab them.

Mustaqeem, a contractor, claimed that Milki had fraudulently taken Rs 30 lakh from him. On Friday, the panchayat was hearing the matter and during a heated argument, Milki allegedly whipped out a pistol and fired at him. The bullet missed him by a whisker, alleged the contractor.

He claimed that later, Milki called him over the phone and threatened to kill him. An audio of the purported threat has been uploaded on social media.

Indu Sidhartha, circle officer, Civil Lines police station, said, “A video has come to light where a man is seen openly pointing a pistol at the complaintant in a public place and firing at him. We have taken cognizance of the video and a probe has been ordered.”