NEW DELHI: A clash broke out at the residence of Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav, in Delhi on Sunday while he was addressing a press conference.According to news agency ANI, a man allegedly carrying a knife created a commotion during the event. The MP’s supporters intervened and overpowered him before the situation could escalate.Pappu Yadav’s lawyer accused the Delhi Police of failing to provide adequate security despite alleged threats against the MP.“This exposes the failure of the Delhi Police. It reveals the conspiratorial conduct of the Delhi Police, showing how, in collusion with the ruling party, they are abetting a plot against a six-time elected MP, ” the lawyer alleged.The lawyer further claimed that complaints had been filed over alleged threats, including social media posts offering a reward of Rs 51 lakh for beheading the MP.“For the past two days, we have been consistently reporting and lodging complaints about the conspiracy being hatched against a six-time elected MP. Public tweets are being posted offering a reward of Rs 51 lakh to anyone who beheads him. Despite numerous complaints and assurances from the Delhi Police that they would arrange for full security, they deployed only a handful of police personnel, just three or four, to control such a large crowd, ” the lawyer told ANI.He alleged that despite assurances of security, only a few police personnel were deployed during the event, which was attended by several people and media personnel.“There was only one inspector among them. Even with media personnel present, these individuals brandished knives and behaved in such an unruly manner. This is utterly condemnable and inhumane. We will now take further action, ” the lawyer added.The lawyer said further action would be taken in connection with the incident.Meanwhile, a supporter of Pappu Yadav claimed that the man pulled out a knife from behind, following which they immediately acted and restrained him.“Pappu Yadav is constantly serving the public. The moment he (attacker) pulled out a knife from behind, we immediately acted together and overpowered him. Had we not restrained him at that moment, it is possible that our Pappu-ji might not have been with us today,” the supporter said.(With agency inputs)
