The Delhi Police on Tuesday booked the son of a BSP leader was booked for allegedly brandishing a weapon in the foyer of a five-star hotel after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
In the video, Ashish Pandey, who is the son of BSP leader Rakesh Pandey, can purportedly be seen brandishing a gun in the foyer of the hotel. According to the official complaint lodged by the assistant security manager of Hyatt Regency Hotel in RK Puram, the incident occurred on the intervening night of October 13 and 14.
A case was registered against Pandey under the Arms Act, the police said, adding that further investigation was underway.
"Delhi Police has initiated action on this incident which is also being shown in the media. FIR has been registered under Arms Act and IPC. Strong and appropriate action will be taken. Also verifying the identity of others," Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju said on Twitter.
(With inputs from PTI)
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