Justice on Fast Track: Arrests and Suspension in Lucknow Groping Case

A woman was groped by a group of men on a waterlogged street in Lucknow, leading to 16 arrests and the suspension of several police officers. CM Yogi Adityanath made a cryptic remark in the assembly, stating that a 'bullet train' will deal with the offenders.

A woman was assaulted by a group of men while navigating a waterlogged street in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar, sparking swift police action that resulted in 16 arrests and the suspension of multiple officers, including a deputy commissioner of police. The incident, captured on CCTV, prompted Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to make a striking comment in the assembly which raised eyebrows.

The chief minister identified two of the offenders as Pawan Yadav and Mohammed Arbaaz while warning that severe actions will be taken against those compromising women's safety. His statement suggested a metaphorical 'bullet train' of justice on its way for the accused.

Following the viral video, an FIR was lodged, and police teams mobilized swiftly to arrest the culprits. Suspensions of top police officials and an overhaul in the local police department underscore the serious response to the incident. Additional charges have been added based on collected evidence, ensuring a stringent legal approach.

(With inputs from agencies.)