Police said that the incident took place in Dashashwamedh area on Sunday.
Police said that the SP leader claimed in his complaint that the purpose of the attack was to kill his entire family.
An FIR has been registered against accused persons Ankit Yadav, Shobhit Verma, Govind Yadav, Sahil Yadav and other unidentified persons.
The injured include Nirbhay Yadav (6), Kiran Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Dinesh Yadav and Shubham alias Golu. All of them are currently undergoing treatment in the hospital and their condition is said to be stable.
Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Aggarwal has suspended Rakesh Pal, in-charge of Dashashwamedh police station.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Pramod Kumar said efforts were being made to nab the accused, and action would be taken against them under the Uttar Pradesh Gangs and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act and the National Security Act.
Police said that the SP leader claimed in his complaint that the purpose of the attack was to kill his entire family.
An FIR has been registered against accused persons Ankit Yadav, Shobhit Verma, Govind Yadav, Sahil Yadav and other unidentified persons.
The injured include Nirbhay Yadav (6), Kiran Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Dinesh Yadav and Shubham alias Golu. All of them are currently undergoing treatment in the hospital and their condition is said to be stable.
Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Aggarwal has suspended Rakesh Pal, in-charge of Dashashwamedh police station.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Pramod Kumar said efforts were being made to nab the accused, and action would be taken against them under the Uttar Pradesh Gangs and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act and the National Security Act.
