NAINITAL, Jan. 29 -- The fate of MLA Umesh Kumar Sharma and former MLA Kunwar Pranav Champion, who are embroiled in a firing case, seems to have escalated. Taking suo moto cognisance of this very serious matter, the Nainital High Court has sought the crime history sheet of both. At the same time, the BJP has issued a showcause notice to former MLA, Champion, indicating strict disciplinary action against him.

The High Court, taking a suo moto cognisance of the ongoing tussle between the two on the road and on social media, has ordered the DM and SSP of Haridwar district to appear in court on January 30. The court of Justice Rakesh Thapliyal, has summoned both the officers to the High Court on Thursday.

The Court has also sought details o...