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Crime
Delhi MP Pappu Yadav Attacked with Shoe, Alleged Knife Threat
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 09:36 PM
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Pappu Yadav, a Member of Parliament, was struck by a shoe in Delhi, and the assailant allegedly drew a knife before being restrained.
The attack on MP Pappu Yadav took place on Tuesday evening in a busy market area of Delhi. According to police reports, an assailant threw a shoe at the MP and then allegedly pulled out a knife, prompting security personnel to intervene and detain the attacker. The MP was unharmed and received a brief medical check at a nearby clinic.
Pappu Yadav released a statement through his spokesperson, saying the attacker threatened him with a knife and that he was able to escape unharmed thanks to the quick response of the security detail. He urged authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly.
The Delhi Police have arrested the suspect and are conducting a full inquiry. No further details about the motive or the suspect’s identity have been released at this time.
Pappu Yadav released a statement through his spokesperson, saying the attacker threatened him with a knife and that he was able to escape unharmed thanks to the quick response of the security detail. He urged authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly.
The Delhi Police have arrested the suspect and are conducting a full inquiry. No further details about the motive or the suspect’s identity have been released at this time.