Srinagar- Peoples Conference General Secretary, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari’s guards resorted to aerial fire on Monday after he paid a visit to Shilwat Sumbal of district Bandipora. According to reports, Ansari had visited Shilwat to connect with local residents and seek their support for the upcoming parliamentary Elections in North Kashmir.
Reports said that some locals expressed dissatisfaction, and someone from the crowd hurled a stone at Ansari’s vehicle, shattering its window pane and causing chaos in the crowd.
In response to the situation, Ansari’s security personnel resorted to aerial firing to control the crowd. Later, Police officials also visited the area.
Soon after the incident scores of people from different parts of Kashmir visited his residence at Qamarwari. Ansari assured his supporters he was fine and there was no need to worry.
“Someone pelted a stone and in order to control the crowd security personnel fired a couple of shots in the air. I am perfectly alright, there is no need to worry, we need to prepare for the upcoming elections,” Ansari addressed his supporters.
J&K Shia Association posted on X, “Allhamdulillah! We are relieved to share that All J&K Shia Association President Molvi Imran Reza Ansari & Abid Ansari are safe and sound following the untoward incident in Rakhe Shilwat (Sonawari). May their safety persist as they continue their commendable efforts.”
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