Bihar cop suspended after MLA146;s target practice

Aurangabad SP Sushil Khopde said the MLA and gone to the firing range along with two bodyguards. 8220;The MLA requested the firing range in-charge that he be allowed to practice. He fired around six rounds,8221; the SP said. Asked why the MLA was spared despite the fact that he had trespassed into a prohibited zone, the SP said: 8220;But here the firing range in-charge was guilty since he allowed the MLA as soon as he made a request,8221; the SP pointed out.

The MLA too justified his actions. 8220;I live in a Naxalite infested region. If there is an attack tomorrow8230; then I should be in a position to use his weapon and save my life.8221;