Bulandshahr violence LIVE UPDATES: Martyred Policeman’s sister says Subodh Singh was killed because he was investigating Akhlaq's case
After violence broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district on Monday over alleged illegal slaughter of cattle which left a police inspector Subodh Kumar Singh dead, ABP News sources reveal that the man who shot Subodh Kumar Singh is said to be is a retired soldier and is said to be a resident of Mahav village, which is located only a short distance from the spot. In the case, the state government has announced financial assistance of Rs 40 lakh to the wife of the inspector.
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04 Dec 2018 02:56 PM
Ratan, mother of Jeetendra who is accused in Bulandshahr violence says "I was not at home but villagers say that 70 policemen came without any women official and vandalized the house, they even beat up my daughter-in-law."
Ratan, mother of Jeetendra who is accused in Bulandshahr violence says "I was not at home but villagers say that 70 policemen came without any women official and vandalized the house, they even beat up my daughter-in-law."
Four people have been arrested so far. We are not aware of which group is Yogesh Raj affiliated to. He has not been arrested yet: Anand Kumar, ADG (L&O), UP
Subodh Kumar Singh was the IO of the Akhlaq lynching case, Dadri from 28th Sept 2015 till 9th Nov 2015. Charge sheet was filled in the case by a different IO in March 2016.
Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar alleges “this is a pre planned conspiracy by VHP, Bajrang Dal and RSS, now police is even naming some BJP members. Why protest happened on same day as Muslim Ijtema event? It was an attempt to disturb peace.”
SP Shirodkar, ADG Intelligence after visiting the area where violence took place says "we’ll submit a report tomorrow evening."
Sister of Policeman Subodh Singh says that the inspector was investigating Akhlaq case & that is why he was killed. She says “It’s a conspiracy by Police. He should be declared martyr and memorial should be built. We do not want money. CM only keeps saying cow cow cow.”
Sister of Policeman Subodh Singh says that the inspector was investigating Akhlaq case & that is why he was killed. She says “It’s a conspiracy by Police. He should be declared martyr and memorial should be built. We do not want money. CM only keeps saying cow cow cow.”
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi says “what happened in Bulandshahr has let down humanity. State government has said that whoever is responsible will be brought to justice without any bias. I appeal to people to stay cautious of the elements who are creating unrest for their own interests.”
While talking to ABP News, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh says "it is too early to say that Hindu organisations are involved in the case."
Rapid Action Force have been deployed in Bulandshahr and police have now imposed section 144 in the area to maintain law and order.
SB Shirodkar, ADG Intelligence reaches Bulandshahr to investigate the case. Earlier, a Special Investigation Team was constituted to probe the matter and submit a report to the Uttar Pradesh government at the earliest.
Congress leader Kapil Sibal says “It's a shocking state of affairs how a mob killed a police officer investigating the Akhlaq case. Who gives these people the authority to take law in their hands? Instead of taking care of his state Yogi is going to Telangana & spewing venom.”
In the Bulandshahr violence case, 27 people have been named by Police in FIR against violent protests which broke out after alleged cattle slaughter. The FIR states the name of Bajrang Dal district convener Yogesh Raj, city president of BJP Youth Shyaya Shikhar Agrawal and VHP worker Upendra Raghav.
ABP News sources reveal that the man who shot Subodh Kumar Singh is said to be is a retired army soldier. The retired soldier is said to be a resident of Bulandshahr's Mahav village, which is located only a short distance from the spot.
In the Bulandshahr violence case, the police has registered two FIRs. In one of the FIRs, 27 people have been named by Police in FIR against violent protests which broke out after alleged cattle slaughter in Bulandshahr. 60 unnamed people also mentioned in the FIR.
The state government has announced financial assistance of Rs 40 lakh to the wife of the inspector. In a statement issued, the Principal Secretary (Home) Arvind Kumar announced, "Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a financial assistance of Rs 40 lakh to the wife of Subodh Kumar Singh and Rs 10 lakh to his parents."
During wreath-laying ceremony, Abhishek, son of deceased policeman Subodh Kumar Singh says "My father wanted me to be a good citizen who doesn't incite violence in society in the name of religion. Today my father lost his life in this Hindu-Muslim dispute, tomorrow whose father will lose his life?"
On Bulandshahar clash, Azam Khan of Samajwadi Party says “If it is indeed cattle carcass then Police should also probe as to who brought the carcass there, as there is no minority population in that particular area.”
Background
Here's What Happened In Bulandshahr -
Giving details of the incident, ADG Law and Order Anand Kumar said in Lucknow that trouble started after villagers found some body parts of cows in a jungle in Mahaw village. "This morning carcasses of the cows were found dumped in a forest area outside the village. Activists of right-wing organisations soon gathered at the spot and alleged that people of a community were indulging in cow slaughter," he said. Angry villagers and members of various Hindu groups brought the animal remains in tractor-trolley to the Chingarwathi Police Chowki and demanded action against the culprits. They raised slogans against the police administration and blocked the Bulandshahr-Garh State Highway. Bulandshahr District Magistrate Anuj Kumar Jha, Sub-divisional Magistrate Avinash Kumar Maurya and other senior officials tried to reason with the protestors but they refused to budge. The protesters soon turned violent, pelting stones on policemen and indulging in arson, he said, adding that police had to open fire in self-defence. Kumar said the UP government acted swiftly and ordered an SIT probe, besides an inquiry by the ADG intelligence and a magisterial probe. He said that additional reinforcements have been rushed to the spot of violence, and described the situation as under control. "Police inspector Subodh Kumar died in hospital during treatment after being hit by a blunt object, probably stone," he said. Postmortem report has revealed that Kumar died due to bullet injury.
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