Daijiworld Media Network - Firozabad (SHP)
Firozabad, Dec 22: A police constable in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh was granted a second chance at life after he escaped being shot on Saturday. The bullet fired during the protest pierced through his bulletproof vest and got stuck in his wallet.
Reacting to his narrow escape from death, constable Vijendra Kumar said, "I was on duty in the Nalband area when some of the protesters opened fire at us. The bullet pierced my bullet vest and got stuck in the wallet that was in the pocket of the jacket. I had four ATM cards in it along with some pictures of Shiv Ji and Sai Baba. It feels like this is my second life."
Regarding the situation, police officials claim to have it under control.
"UP police is committed towards the safety of the people and their security is our priority. The situation is in our control now, and appropriate forces have been deployed in sensitive areas," a senior officer said.
With the growing violence against CAA, 18 people have lost their lives. At least 263 police personnel have been injured and 57 have received firearm injuries.
State Inspector General (Law and Order) Praveen Kumar stated that over 705 persons were arrested in connection with the violent protests and around 4,500 were released after preventive detention.