BJP Leader Shot in UP Encounter Sparks Political Row

Brief By Abplive.com / 8:15 PM on 14 Apr 2026

A BJP booth president, Dharmendra, was allegedly shot during a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh, triggering sharp reactions. BJP MLC Devendra Singh claimed he was falsely implicated, blindfolded, and shot in the leg. Calling the incident serious, Singh demanded strict action against involved police personnel, intensifying the political controversy over alleged misconduct.