GHAZIABAD: A member of Union Minister Mahesh Sharma’s security team allegedly assaulted the guard of a housing society here for “delay” in opening the gate. The guard was assaulted on Thursday after he intercepted the Minister’s cavalcade and asked which flat they wanted to visit, some of residents of Aashiyana society said.

When the guard stopped them, the occupants of the car got into an argument with him and allegedly used abusive language. They also slapped the guard.

Caught on CCTV cameras Mr. Sharma was visiting his sister at the society for Raksha Bandhan celebrations when the incident took place. It was caught on CCTV cameras installed at the gate. Indirapuram Police Station SHO Gorkah Nath Yadav said no complaint has been received from the residents or office-bearers of the society. — PTI