Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Congress MLA's son attacked in Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, the son of a Congress MLA named Saurabh Raj Behar was attacked by three masked men on a motorcycle.
The attack happened on Sunday evening when Saurabh was on his way to a police outpost.
He was seriously injured and taken to the hospital, where he is now in the ICU.
The MLA, Tilak Raj Behar, believes the attack was pre-planned and blames the police for not protecting his son.
The police are investigating the incident and searching for the attackers.
Many political leaders and supporters visited the hospital after hearing about the attack.
Saurabh had recently argued with a BJP leader, which might be related to the attack.
Saurabh Raj Behar, son of Congress MLA Tilak Raj Behar, was attacked by three masked men in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand.
The attack occurred on Sunday evening when Saurabh was on his way to a police outpost.
Saurabh was seriously injured and admitted to the ICU for treatment.
The MLA accused the police of a pre-planned attack and demanded the arrest of the attackers.
The police have initiated an investigation and are searching for the attackers.
- Who
- Saurabh Raj Behar, son of Congress MLA Tilak Raj Behar
- What
- Attacked by three masked men with sticks and rods
- When
- Sunday evening
- Where
- Awas Vikas area, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Unclear, but Saurabh had a recent argument with a BJP leader
- Victim
- Saurabh Raj Behar
- Victim's Father
- Tilak Raj Behar (Congress MLA)
- Location
- Awas Vikas area, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
- Attackers
- Three masked men on a motorcycle
- Victim's Condition
- Serious, admitted to ICU
- Police Action
- Investigation initiated, search for attackers ongoing
- Political Context
- Saurabh had a recent argument with a BJP leader