India, Dec. 31 -- LUCKNOW Former MP Dhananjay Singh was named in an FIR for alleged assault, criminal intimidation and caste-based abuse in a case that stems from a violent escalation of a dispute over alleged encroachment on a public road in a residential colony (Swastika City in Ahimamau, Lucknow), police said on Tuesday. The case also led to the removal of the local station house officer over alleged one-sided action and procedural lapses, said officials.

Others booked in the case include Vinay Singh, husband of Maharajganj (Jaunpur) block pramukh Mandavi Singh, Vinay Singh's personal gunner and 8-10 unidentified men.

As per the complaint, the incident occurred between 4pm and 6pm on December 29, when the accused allegedly arrived at...