BJP MP from Azamgarh arrested

BJP MP from Azamgarh Sadar constituency Ramakant Yadav was on Tuesday arrested in the district in connection with a murder and attempt to murder case lodged against him.

BJP MP from Azamgarh Sadar constituency Ramakant Yadav was on Tuesday arrested in the district in connection with a murder and attempt to murder case lodged against him.

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“BJP MP Ramkant Yadav was arrested from Pathlipur Bazar area this evening and has been taken to Deedarganj police station,” Deputy Inspector General of Police K K Tripathi said.

A case of murder and attempt to murder was lodged against the MP on August 12 by Ulama Council after a clash between Yadav’s supporters and council activists in Jagdishpur area of Azamgarh district in which one youth was killed and two others injured.