UP: Uproar over installation of Bhimrao Ambedkar’s picture, Dalit youth shot dead, family members said – Police opened fire – Rampur Uproar over installation of Baba Saheb Ambedkar board Dalit youth shot dead two injured allegations lcla
There was a dispute between two parties regarding the installation of the picture of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. During this firing, a Dalit youth died after being shot, while two people were injured. The family members of the deceased started protesting by placing the body under the portrait of Bhimrao Ambedkar. Their allegation was that the youth died due to police firing. The people of the village protested and sat on dharna regarding this.
According to the information, this incident took place in Silai Bada village of Milk police station area of ??Rampur in western Uttar Pradesh. Here there was a dispute between two parties regarding the installation of a board with Bhimrao Ambedkar’s picture in a part of the land. People of Dalit community wanted to build a park in the name of Bhimrao Ambedkar and install his statue, while the other party opposing the matter said that it is a manure pit and the place belongs to the village society.
Due to this uproar, firing took place, in which a Dalit youth died after being shot. Two people were injured there. The family members of the deceased youth alleged that the youth died due to police firing. With this, they started protesting by placing the dead body under the portrait of Bhimrao Ambedkar.
As soon as the information about this matter was received, top officials of the police and administration reached Silai Bada village with their force and tried to convince the family members who were adamant on demanding action against the policemen.
Meanwhile, a video related to the incident went viral on social media, in which policemen are seen lathi-charging and pelting stones. To handle the uncontrolled situation, DIG Moradabad and Divisional Commissioner Silai reached Bada village and talked to the family members and assured them of all possible help and action against the culprits. Only then did the family members of the deceased calm down. The police took the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem. The injured were admitted to the district hospital for treatment.
Uproar over installation of Bhimrao Ambedkar board, Dalit youth shot dead, two injured
The brother of the deceased made these allegations
The deceased’s brother Brajkishore said that I was driving a rickshaw. On the way I came to know that my brother has expired. I can’t say anything. Here two policemen, one named Adesh Chauhan and one named Rishi Pal, live at our post, they climbed up and opened fire indiscriminately, in which my brother died. Sumesh Kumar and Amit were also shot. We don’t have any land. We used to earn our living by driving rickshaws.
What did the Divisional Commissioner say about the entire incident?
Divisional Commissioner Ananjane Kumar Singh said that there was a place for a manure pit, which was leveled by filling it in the middle. There was a demand of the people here that Ambedkar’s statue should be installed or a park should be built here. There was a complaint regarding that. On which the administration had sent for action. What happened here, all this will be investigated.
He said that as the family has also given a statement, a bullet was fired and one person died. I have come here myself. Investigation will be done. We have received the complaint and demands of the family. Action will be taken against all of them and whoever is found guilty in this, action will be taken against all of them.
Uproar over installation of Bhimrao Ambedkar board, Dalit youth shot dead, two injured
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When asked whether the family members allege that the young man died due to police firing? On this, the Divisional Commissioner said that whoever is found guilty in the investigation will not be spared. Two people are injured in this case, they have been admitted to the hospital. It has been assured that whatever appropriate assistance will be provided to the family. The condition of the village is fine. Everything is normal.
There are many demands from the family members. We have told them that we will consider everything and action is being taken on what is most important. Post mortem is being conducted now. At least let us know what has happened and in what manner it has happened. The Divisional Commissioner said that an inquiry committee will be formed. A magisterial inquiry will also be conducted by the District Magistrate. All aspects will be considered in this.
Courtesy : Indian News Weekly
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