5 days ago
Rajiv Gandhi Survives Two Gunfire Attempts at Rajghat
On October 3, 1986, someone tried to shoot Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at Rajghat.
Gandhi was not hurt.
The attacker fired twice, about 50 minutes apart.
He reportedly hid behind plants growing over a concrete canopy near the entrance to the Samadhi.
A cartridge burst after it was fired, and five people got small cuts.
The attacker reportedly surrendered.
Police said he gave different names, and they were still trying to learn who he really was.
On October 3, 1986, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi escaped an attempt on his life at Rajghat.
An assailant fired at Gandhi twice in about 50 minutes.
The gunman reportedly fired from behind creepers covering the concrete canopy at the Samadhi entrance.
Five people received minor cuts when a cartridge burst after being fired.
Police said the gunman gave different names, including Manmohan Desai and Karamjit Singh, and investigators had not confirmed his identity.
- Who
- Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and an assailant whose identity was unconfirmed.
- What
- An assailant fired at Gandhi twice; Gandhi escaped unharmed, while five people received minor cuts from a cartridge that burst.
- Where
- Rajghat, at the entrance to the Samadhi.
- When
- October 3, 1986; the two shots were fired about 50 minutes apart.
- Why
- The articles do not state the assailant's motive.
Key facts
- Date
- October 3, 1986
- Target
- Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
- Location
- Rajghat
- Shots
- Two, fired about 50 minutes apart
- Injuries
- Five people received minor cuts
- Reported hiding place
- Behind creepers covering the concrete canopy at the Samadhi entrance
- Names given by the gunman
- Manmohan Desai and Karamjit Singh
- Identity status
- Investigators were still unsure of his real identity
Sources
Related news
Government Probes October 2 Attempt on Prime Minister’s Life
Punjab Security, Asian Games Doping and India-Jordan Statements
Guwahati Murder Accused Killed After Alleged Police Custody Escape
Rajiv Gandhi Discusses Security, Civil Service Reforms and Regional Events
Congress, BJP Clash Over Verma Report at Rahul’s Indore Event
Suspect killed in Amritsar encounter over ASI killing case
Book Explores Prime Ministers’ Tables and Political Lives
Komatireddy Urges Youth to Follow Gandhi’s Ideals
Gandhi Statue Dispute, Hindi Assurance, Economy Praise and Arrests
Debate Over Ballot Papers, EVMs and Election Trust Continues
