Ex-MP Dhananjay Singh booked over clash with colony residents
LUCKNOW, Dec. 31 -- 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.
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 the site in a group, abused the complainant, using caste-based slurs, threatened him with dire consequences, and physically assaulted residents. One resident was allegedly chased, beaten and left unconscious, while panic gripped women and children in the colony. P3...
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