1984 Sikh riots: Jagdish Tytler attacked at wedding in Delhi, 1 held

December 07, 2015 09:18

A Sikh youth was put under preventive detention for allegedly trying to attack senior Congress leader and 1984-riots accused Jagdish Tytler and hurling abuses at him at a marriage function in South Delhi's Chattarpur area.

According to police, Sehaj Umang Bhatia, 23, allegedly threw a piece of glass at Tytler, who escaped unhurt, and abused him during the function at a farmhouse in Mehrauli on Saturday night.

"Tytler was there to attend a wedding last night at 11:15 pm when Bhatia threw a piece of glass at him and abused him. Tytler was, however, not hit and was escorted to his vehicle safely," a senior police official said."The accused has been arrested and is being questioned," he added.

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