Sangrur, May 25 -- The district and sessions court, Sangrur, has sought a reply from cabinet minister Aman Arora on an application seeking action against him for allegedly stating wrong facts in an exemption application during a hearing held on Friday in a 2008 assault case.

As per the court order, the matter has been adjourned to June 5, for the filing of his reply.

Cabinet minister Aman Arora's counsel initially sought exemption from his personal appearance, citing an urgent meeting. However, a second application was subsequently moved, stating that the minister had travelled to the USA due to an emergency involving his daughter. The counsel clarified that the first application was moved inadvertently and under a bona fide impression,...