Uttar Pradesh's Response to High Court's Concerns on Police Encounters
Uttar Pradesh Labour and Employment Minister Anil Rajbhar assures adherence to the rule of law amid court concerns over police encounters. He defends the police practice of self-defence shootings and highlights significant drops in unemployment, emphasizing job creation efforts since 2017 under the BJP-led government.
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Uttar Pradesh Labour and Employment Minister Anil Rajbhar has affirmed the state's commitment to maintaining the rule of law in response to the Allahabad High Court's recent concerns over police encounters.
Addressing media representatives on Tuesday, Rajbhar stated that the police only fire in self-defence when attacked, dismissing claims of wrongful shootings.
He pointed to significant reductions in unemployment and highlighted various state initiatives that have created numerous government and private sector jobs since 2017.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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