Kanpur violence: Yogi orders probe, properties of rioters to be seized

In the clash that broke out in the Becongunj area of Kanpur on June 3, thousands gathered after Friday prayers and started pelting stones

PGurus Newsdesk

June 4, 2022

In the clash that broke out in the Becongunj area of Kanpur on June 3, thousands gathered after Friday prayers and started pelting stones

3 FIRs, 36 people have been identified so far; rioters booked under Gangster Act and NSA

On Friday, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath did a late-night VC and reviewed the law-and-order situation in the state. He also sought detailed information on the clashes in Kanpur from CP Vijay Singh Meena.

18 people have been detained by the police in this matter while currently, 3 FIRs have been registered and 36 people have been identified with the help of video footage. The police also informed that the properties of those responsible for the violence will be either demolished or seized.

CM Yogi Adityanath noted that violence and arson will not be tolerated in the state. He also asked the Kanpur police to increase their patrolling. He further said that strict actions will be taken against the misuse of social media under these conditions.

The situation is now under control, and police have been stationed in high-risk areas, with CP Meena promising harsh punishment against miscreants.

Kanpur CP Meena said, “Three FIRs have been registered in the case. With the help of video footage and pictures, 36 accused have been identified. Rioters involved in the violence will be booked under the Gangster Act and the NSA. Properties of the rioters will be seized or demolished.”

He further added, “The situation is under control in Kanpur now. Police officials were deployed everywhere in the area. More than 25 people were identified through video footage last night and more than 18 people have been arrested so far. Hundreds of mobile numbers have been put on surveillance. Many cases are being registered by the police. The rest of the accused will be arrested later in the night.”

“Government has taken it very seriously. Additional police forces were sent. Hooligans being identified and 18 arrested so far. We’ve video footage, we’ll take action. Action under Gangster Act will be taken against conspirators & their property will be either seized or demolished,” UP ADG (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said.

In the clash that broke out in the Becongunj area of Kanpur on June 3, thousands gathered after Friday prayers and started pelting stones. As per reports, more than ten police personnel from the Kanpur’s Collector Ganj area were severely injured during stone-pelting. Now, Kanpur Police Commissioner has announced that the properties related to the rioters will be seized or demolished.

Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur witnessed clashes on Friday in the wake of controversy that erupted following the derogatory religious remarks allegedly made by BJP national spokeswoman Nupur Sharma.

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