Police begin Probe as fresh video surfaces

The development came on a day a new video surfaced and was put out by Opposition politicians. The farmers blame Union minister of state for home Ajay Kumar Mishra Teni and his son Ashish, who deny the charges.

Published on: Oct 7, 2021, 05:11:30 IST

By Rohit Kumar Singh, Hindustan Times, Lucknow

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Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday began its probe into the death of eight people in violence at Lakhimpur Kheri three days ago and asked local residents to help in the investigation,

The new 45-second video was clearer than earlier clips that surfaced on Tuesday. It showed a crowd shouting as a Mahindra Thar rams into the crowd. In picture - A vehicle set ablaze after violence broke out during the farmers’ protest in Lakhimpur Kheri district on Sunday. (ANI)

The development came on a day a new video surfaced and was put out by Opposition politicians. The farmers blame Union minister of state for home Ajay Kumar Mishra Teni and his son Ashish, who deny the charges.

The new 45-second video was clearer than earlier clips that surfaced on Tuesday. It showed a crowd shouting as a Mahindra Thar rams into the crowd. Neither the identities of those in the video nor the source and veracity of the clip could be ascertained.

UP police additional director general of police, law and order, Prashant Kumar said, “All the videos and photographs of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident surfacing up will be authenticated and included in the investigations.“

A seven-member investigation team led by assistant superintendent of police Arun Kumar Singh visited the spot at Banbirpur village under Tikunia police station limit and interrogated some villagers. No arrests were made so far, a senior police official said on condition of anonymity. Eight people, including four farmers, were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri district on Sunday.

Additional director general of police, law and order, Prashant Kumar said: “All the videos and photographs of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident surfacing up will be authenticated and included in the investigation.”

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Rohit Kumar Singh
Rohit Kumar Singh is a senior journalist based in Lucknow and currently serves as Special Correspondent and City Chief with Hindustan Times. With over 25 years of experience in journalism, he specialises in investigative reporting, with a strong focus on crime, policing, internal security, terrorism, governance and public policy in Uttar Pradesh. He began his journalism career in 2000 and joined Hindustan Times in June 2008 after working with The Daily Pioneer and Sahara Samay. Over the years, he has produced numerous high-impact investigative and exclusive reports on organised crime, terrorism, law enforcement, politics, governance and public administration. Rohit has extensively covered major criminal investigations, terror incidents, elections, police reforms, anti-terror operations, corruption, communal violence and other sensitive security issues. His reporting is recognised for its accuracy, depth, strong sourcing and analytical approach, making him one of the most respected journalists covering the police and internal security beat in Uttar Pradesh. Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered stories that have shaped public discourse, exposed systemic lapses and promoted accountability in governance and law enforcement. He continues to focus on public-interest journalism, combining investigative reporting with in-depth analysis of issues that impact governance and public safety.Read More

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