Accused Dhirendra Singh is a close aide to BJP MLA Surendra Singh
Key points
- Questions were raised about the law and order situation in UP after more than 20 rounds were fired in broad daylight, resulting in the death of a
- Lead defendant Dhirendra Singh, who is a close aide to BJP MLA Surendra Singh, was released by police.
- This exposes the situation of law and order in UP: Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow: A man was shot and killed by a BJP MLA aide Thursday in front of local administrative officials over a dispute at a ration shop selection meeting in UP’s Ballia.
The killer reportedly fired 20 rounds while some policemen were present at the scene.
DIG Subhash Chandra Dubey confirmed that the main defendant, Dhirendra Singh, was released by the police and said that the police officers will face action.
The Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, ordered the suspension of the officials present at the scene at the time of the incident and an FIR was registered against 15 to 20 people in the complaint of the victim’s brother, Chandrama.
SDM, CO, police personnel present at the suspended location
Accused Dhirendra Singh is a close contributor to BJP MLA Surendra Singh.
“Taking serious note of the incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered that the SDM, the CO and the police personnel present at the scene be immediately suspended and that the strictest measures be taken against the accused,” said the secretary Inland additional principal, Awanish Kumar Awasthi in Lucknow.
“The role of the agents will be investigated and whether a responsible criminal action will be taken,” he said.
Speaking to the media, DIG Subhash Chandra Dubey said that police are conducting raids to locate the accused.
“We will take exemplary action against the accused so that no one dares to commit such a crime in the future,” said the DIG.
The BJP government in UP is a criminal-friendly government: Congress
Ballia’s assassination has sparked a debate among the UP political classes with the SP, BSP and Congress targeting the BJP.
Reacting to the horrific murder, Mayawati, a former Uttar Pradesh CM and BSP supreme, called the situation “alarming”.
Expressing concern about the deterioration of law and order in UP, he further advised the state government to pay close attention to maintaining the rule of law.
The BJP government in the UP is a criminal-friendly government, said Congress leader Akhilesh Pratap Singh.
Samajwadi Party Chairman Akhilesh Yadav summoning the government “encounter-wali sarkaar” He said: “Let’s see if the meeting government overturns its own people’s car.”
A considerable police force has been deployed in the village to maintain public order.
