Palampur, March 14 -- Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday condemned the alleged attack on former Congress MLA Bambar Thakur in front of his residence, calling it a "very unfortunate" incident.

Further, he said that strict action would be taken in the matter.

Speaking to ANI, Agnihotri said, "This is a very unfortunate incident. The law and order situation in Himachal is very good, and I am sure the accused will not escape. Strict action will be taken in this matter."

Earlier in the day, the Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that instructions had been given to concerned authorities to find the accused in the alleged attack on former Bilaspur MLA Bambar Thakur in front of his residence.

Further, he sa...