Alleged Assault by Himachal Minister Sparks Controversy

Himachal Pradesh Minister Anirudh Singh faces allegations of assaulting two NHAI officials at a building collapse site. An FIR has been lodged, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has condemned the attack, urging government action. The controversy has prompted demands for Singh's removal by opposition leaders.

Himachal Pradesh Minister Anirudh Singh is at the center of a major controversy after allegedly assaulting two officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at a building collapse site in Shimla. The incident has led to an FIR being lodged against Singh under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has publicly condemned the alleged attack, describing it as a 'heinous assault' and a grave affront to the rule of law. In a statement on social media, Gadkari emphasized the need for immediate and exemplary action, demanding accountability and justice for the affected officials.

As the political fallout continues, opposition leaders, particularly from the BJP, have called for Singh's resignation. The event has also cast a spotlight on the safety protocols surrounding construction projects in the area, with building owners expressing concerns about the impact of ongoing infrastructural developments.

(With inputs from agencies.)