JNU row: BJP MLA O P Sharma joins police probe in court assault case

Sharma, along with three other lawyers were issued summons in connection with assault on journalists and JNU students outside Patiala House court

BJP MLA O P Sharma who was caught on camera beating a CPI activist at Patiala House court on Monday, joined the probe into the assault case today, a day after he was served summons by Delhi Police.

Sharma, a first-time MLA, presented himself before the Tilak Marg police station today.

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The police had yesterday issued summons to him as well as three lawyers in connection with assault on journalists and JNU students and teachers at the court complex on Monday.

Delhi Police has been under attack for not taking action against those involved in the assault at the court complex on Monday and yesterday.