MEERUT, Feb. 10 -- Former minister of state and Samajwadi Party leader Madan Chauhan escaped an assassination attempt in Harpur district after car-borne youths allegedly tried to shoot him, but their gun failed to fire, police said on Tuesday.

The incident occurred in the Garhmukteshwar area on Monday night when Chauhan was on his way to Hirnapura village to attend a wedding ceremony. Based on Chauhan's complaint, an FIR has been registered, and police have launched an investigation into the matter.

Chauhan informed that he was travelling with his personal assistant Randhir, his gunner, and his driver. During the journey, a luxury car carrying several youths allegedly forced his vehicle to stop. The occupants reportedly misbehaved with ...