RSS leader dies of shock after son's arrest

An RSS leader died of heart attack after his son was arrested in a theft case at Khatoli town here, police said today.

A police team led by Sub Inspector Ajay Kumar arrested Abheykand Sharma from his house yesterday for the latter's alleged role in a theft case, SHO K P Singh said.

Abheykhand's father Chetan Prakash died later due to the shock over his son's arrest, he said.

Meanwhile, SI Ajay Kumar, was suspended over allegedly misbehaving with the accused's father.

A group of Hindu activists also staged a protest against the incident.