Lucknow, March 6: Police have arrested local BJP leader Hemant Garg after a viral video showed him pointing a pistol at a neighbor’s chest during a heated dispute in the Shivpuri area of Aligarh. The incident, which reportedly took place on Thursday, March 5, prompted immediate police intervention after the footage surfaced on social media platforms, sparking public outrage. Authorities confirmed on Friday, March 6, 2026, that Garg has been sent to judicial custody and a process to cancel his arms license has been initiated.

The altercation allegedly began over a minor disagreement regarding vehicle parking and drainage in the narrow lanes of the Shivpuri colony. According to local residents, the argument escalated rapidly when Garg returned to his house, retrieved his licensed firearm, and confronted his neighbor, identified as Sanjeev Kumar. In the video, Garg is seen wielding the weapon and issuing death threats while bystanders attempt to de-escalate the situation. Aligarh Shocker: Woman Elopes With Nephew Just Days Before Son’s Wedding in Uttar Pradesh.

BJP Leader Hemant Garg Seen Pointing Pistol at Neighbour After Confrontation Over Parking

Following the circulation of the video on X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms, the Aligarh Police took suo motu cognizance of the matter. A team from the local police station was dispatched to Garg's residence, where he was taken into custody late Thursday night.

"We have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for criminal intimidation and attempt to cause hurt," stated a senior police official. The police have also seized the weapon used in the incident as evidence for the ongoing investigation. Accident Caught on Camera in Hathras: Speeding Scorpio Rams Bike on Etah-Aligarh Highway, Mother and Son Killed (Watch Video).

The incident has placed the local BJP unit in a difficult position. While the party has not issued a formal statement on Garg's membership status, local leaders noted that such behavior does not reflect the party's values. Neighbors expressed a sense of relief following the arrest, noting that Garg had reportedly used his political influence to intimidate others in the past.

Security has been briefly tightened in the Shivpuri area to prevent any further clashes between supporters of the two families. The victim’s family has filed a formal complaint, seeking permanent protection and the strictest possible legal action against the leader.

This incident adds to a series of recent cases in Uttar Pradesh involving the brandishing of licensed firearms during personal disputes. Aligarh authorities have recently stepped up efforts to monitor licensed weapon holders following a directive from the state government to curb "gun culture."

The district magistrate’s office confirmed that they are reviewing the files of all licensed arms holders in the Shivpuri vicinity to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Garg now faces multiple charges that could lead to significant prison time and the permanent loss of his right to carry a firearm.

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