LUCKNOW, July 16 -- Blaming the Uttar Pradesh Police for driving people to suicide, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that harassment by the force has led to loss of lives across the state. He also alleged that ever since the BJP government has come to power, the police have been accused of being involved in fake encounters, extortion and loot.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the SP chief said, "Injustice, atrocities, and corruption are increasing under the BJP government. The police have been made autocratic. The poor are being denied justice and are being pushed to the brink. Many are forced to take their own lives due to police harassment and the lack of a fair system."

"The BJP government is using the p...