NEW DELHI: A politician from Madhya Pradesh was in for a shock at Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh ’s official residence when he caught a man digging into his pocket, trying to steal his wallet .

Salim Cottonwallah from ‎Burhanpur had come to the Congress leader’s Lodhi Estate house last week for a ticket in the upcoming elections in Madhya Pradesh. He was waiting, along with many others, when he felt someone trying to pull out his wallet. He caught hold of the man, Manesh (25), and dragged him to the nearby police post following a scuffle.

Manesh was arrested and a case was registered on the basis of the complaint filed by the politician.

