Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah after he inaugurated the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy at Dergaon in Assam's Golaghat district.
During his visit to Barpeta, he also laid the foundation stone for another infrastructural development initiative, amounting to Rs 7.32 crore, at Chinpara Bhithi Than, a site of historical significance where Mahapurush Srimanta Shankardev had spent a year.
Speaking to ANI, Agnihotri said "This is a very unfortunate incident. The law and order situation in Himachal is very good and I am sure the accused will not escape. Strict action will be taken in this matter..."
The accused, Deepak, was arrested in Delhi's Rohini area and belongs to the Sonipat district in Haryana. The police seized two firearms and four live cartridges from the accused after a cursory search. The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Arms Act.
Two other people, including his Personal Security Officer (PSO), were also injured in the attack, Bilaspur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Dhawan said.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended Holi greetings to the people of the state. A gathering of Congress leaders, party workers, and residents of Shimla joined the celebrations at Oak Over, where they exchanged greetings with the Chief Minister.