India, April 9 -- A Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha (BJYM) leader Sonu Chauhan was arrested by the Madhya Pradesh police on Thursday in connection with the murder of forest guard Harikesh Gurjar (33), who was crushed to death a day earlier while trying to stop a tractor-trolley laden with illegally mined sand from Chambal river in Ambah range of Morena district.

Police said the tractor used for the crime is owned by Chauhan who is allegedly involved in sand mining with another person, Pawan Tomar, said police. Tomar is said to be the member of the same organisation.

"Sonu Chauhan was found to be the owner of the tractor...Pawan Tomar is also the partner. Police are investigating his role and will take action accordingly," Sameer Saurabh, sup...