Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: Do You Send Summons To Other Murder Accused As Well? SC Asks UP Govt

The Supreme Court made it clear that it is not satisfied with the action taken by the Uttar Pradesh government in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence which eight people were killed.

Talking about the delay in arresting Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Kumar Mishra 'Teni' the SC said it is sending a "wrong message."

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What SC bench said

The bench of Chief Justice Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli said the Uttar Pradesh government is not proceeding in the manner in which it should proceed against the accused while adding that the killing of eight people in Lakhimpur Kheri is a "brutal murder" and law must take its course against all accused.

The top court asked the Uttar Pradesh government whether in other murder cases the police issue summons instead of arresting the accused.

Appearing for the UP government, advocate Harish Salve said that Mishra has been given notice and he will appear tomorrow at 11 am".

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Salve said that if he does not come, the rigour of law will take its course.

To this CJI Ramana asked Salve when there is a serious allegation of death or gunshot injury will the accused in this country be treated the same way? He further observed that charges against Mishra are very serious.

Second notice issued

On Friday, Uttar Pradesh Police had issued a second notice to Mishra asking him to appear before it by 11 am on Saturday, after he missed the previous deadline.

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The latest notice, pasted on the wall of Ajay Mishra's house Friday afternoon, warned that legal action will be initiated against him if he fails to appear before the investigators on Saturday.

UP CM assures justice

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that there will be no injustice with anyone and no action will be taken under any pressure.

Describing the violence, which left eight people, including four farmers, dead, as unfortunate, he said the government is going deep into the details of the incident.

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"There is no such video. We have issued numbers, and if anyone has evidence, they can upload it. All will be crystal clear. There will be no injustice with anyone. No one will be allowed to take the law in his hand but no action will be taken under any pressure."

"We will not arrest anyone on allegations. But yes, if someone is guilty, he will also not be spared irrespective of who he is," he said.

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