Tezzbuzz Desk – A huge commotion broke out on Sunday during a press conference being held at the Delhi residence of Purnia MP Pappu Yadav. Some young men arrived during the press conference, sparking a dispute. Pappu Yadav and his supporters allege that a young man arrived with a knife and tried to attack the MP. However, supporters present at the scene apprehended him. The young man was also assaulted during the meeting. Police have launched an investigation into the matter.
Following the incident, Pappu Yadav questioned the security arrangements, calling it a plot to assassinate him. He claimed that a young man entered his home with a knife. The MP said that he would not be intimidated by such incidents.
A sudden commotion erupted during the press conference.
According to reports, Pappu Yadav was holding a press conference at his residence in Delhi. Media personnel were questioning him when some people arrived.
Pappu Yadav’s supporters claim that people who arrived at the press conference began asking questions, and this led to an argument. It is alleged that slippers were first thrown, and then a young man allegedly pulled out a knife.
Pappu Yadav’s supporters then grabbed the young man, and a scuffle and fight broke out between the two sides.
‘There is a plot being hatched to murder me’
Following the incident, Pappu Yadav made serious allegations, alleging a conspiracy to murder him. He claimed that the young man entered his home with a knife.
Pappu Yadav said that he is continuously receiving threats, but he is not going to be scared by these incidents.
At present, the claims related to attempted attack and conspiracy are being investigated by the police.
What did the supporters say?
A supporter of Pappu Yadav described the incident, saying that the press conference was proceeding normally, with journalists asking questions. Meanwhile, some people entered and started asking questions as well.
The supporter alleged that the men then tried to throw slippers at him and then allegedly pulled out a knife and attempted to attack him. Onlookers apprehended the young man.
Supporters also claimed that threats were already being made against Pappu Yadav and a complaint had also been lodged with the police in this regard.
Questions raised on security arrangements
Pappu Yadav’s supporters have also raised questions about the MP’s security arrangements. They say that large numbers of people come to meet him at events like public hearings and press conferences.
According to supporters, not everyone who enters the residence is checked through metal detectors. They claim that three or four people were present at the time of the incident, and some were injured during the altercation.
Pappu Yadav in the news after protest over Ram Mandir donation
This incident has happened at a time when Pappu Yadav is in the news after his protest on the issue of alleged irregularities in the donations for Ram Temple.
He had protested in Parliament premises disguised as a sadhu, alleging theft of donations for the Ram Temple. Following this protest, news emerged that an FIR had been filed against him.
According to Pappu Yadav, complaints and FIRs have been lodged against him in different parts of the country and he is also receiving threats.
Police started investigation
Following the uproar at the press conference, the police are investigating the entire incident. The situation will only become clear after investigating the alleged attempted knife attack, the physical altercation that occurred at the scene, and the conspiracy allegations leveled by Pappu Yadav.
At present, the MP and his supporters have called it a planned attack, while the police investigation is ongoing.