AJMER: The newly elected BJP MLA Shatrughan Gautam of Kekri constituency escaped unhurt when the supporters of a sarpanch owing allegiance to Congress leader Raghu Sharma crashed their jeep into the MLA's car in Piproli village of Bhinai block.
According to sources, when the MLA arrived in the village, sarpanch Gopal Singh welcomed him. Gopal Singh requested Gautam to ride a horse in village as this is a tradition in the area.
However, BJP supporters protested the request of Gopal Singh and asked Gautam not to accept any request of Gopal Singh as he is a true supporter of Rahgu Sharma. Looking at the anger of BJP supporters, Gautam refused to ride the horse and left the village. Meanwhile, supporters of Gopal Singh took some jeeps and chased the car of Gautam. Just after three km, they crashed one of the jeeps into the car.
The police are investigating the case.