MEERUT, Sept. 22 -- The state government had taken strong action against criminals following the firing incident at Bollywood actress Disha Patani's residence, said deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak. Two perpetrators were killed in a police encounter while the others were arrested, emphasising that the Yogi Adityanath government will not tolerate any form of lawlessness, he added.

Pathak was addressing the Namo Yuva Run in Bareilly, organised by the BJP Yuva Morcha on Sunday. As the chief guest at the event he flagged off the five-kilometer-long marathon in which nearly 10,000 children participated. The race started at the Sports Stadium, passed the IVRI Gate, and finished back at the stadium.

The deputy CM also took the opportunity ...