Hyderabad, Oct 22 (NationPress) A gorakshak sustained injuries due to gunfire from an unidentified individual in the Pocharam IT corridor located on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Sonu Singh, also known as Prashant, was shot when an assailant reportedly opened fire on him.

The attacker allegedly pursued the victim, forcing his vehicle to halt near Yamnampalli, where a confrontation ensued.

During this altercation, the assailant opened fire, resulting in injuries to Sonu Singh. Following the incident, the perpetrator managed to flee the scene.

Authorities quickly arrived and transported the injured individual to a medical facility. Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu visited the site and announced the formation of special teams to apprehend the shooter.

Sonu Singh is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Secunderabad.

Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, along with Telangana BJP President Ramchander Rao and MP Eatala Rajender, visited the hospital to inquire about his health and medical care.

The BJP leaders stated that Sonu Singh, a gorakshak, was shot by MIM leaders while attempting to prevent the transport of cows.

Ramchander Rao mentioned that a man named Ibrahim was responsible for the attack on Sonu Singh, who is seriously wounded and is currently being treated at Yashoda Hospital in Secunderabad.

“These communal assaults indicate a serious breakdown of law and order in the state. I urge the government to promptly arrest and severely punish the offenders. If the government cannot guarantee the safety of Hindus, it will lose its moral authority to govern,” Ramchander Rao asserted in a post on ‘X’.

The BJP leader lamented that it is unfortunate an attack occurred against someone striving for peace.

“The BJP will not tolerate such acts of violence. I demand immediate and stringent action against the perpetrators,” he concluded.