Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) UP legislator Sangeet Son was allegedly attacked at his Meerut residence on Wednesday night. The miscreants opened fire and hurled a hand grenade at his home, news Agency ANI reported.
Security guard told the police that the incident took place at around 12.45 am.
"We have found empty bullet shells from the spot and forensic team is inspecting them, also found a hand grenade," SSP Meerut told the news agency, adding that there was no loss of injury in the incident as the firing was aimed at guard's cabin and main gate. We'll investigate the CCTV footage, he said.
BJP MLA said that he had not received any threats recently. "I have not received any threats. But yes, I had received a call 2 years ago that I will be killed with a grenade," Som said.