SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, March 15 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Sukhu today visited IGMC, Shimla to enquire about the well-being of former legislator Bamber Thakur, who sustained gunshot injuries on Friday at Bilaspur. The Chief Minister wished him a speedy recovery.

In an informal talk with the media persons, the Chief Minister said that doctors are giving him best treatment and he is out of danger. He said that this is a highly serious matter and police has been directed to take swift action against the perpetrators. The police have conducted raids over night leading to the arrest of some suspects linked to this incident. He a...