Minister's Dharna Sparks Police Shake-Up in Kanpur Dehat

Uttar Pradesh Minister Pratibha Shukla staged a five-hour protest at a Kanpur Dehat police station demanding action against an SHO for allegedly framing BJP workers under the SC/ST Act. The protest led to the removal of a police official and an inquiry against the SHO, intensifying political tension in the state.

Uttar Pradesh Minister Pratibha Shukla initiated a five-hour protest at a Kanpur Dehat police station on Thursday. Her demand was clear: action against an SHO accused of falsely charging BJP workers under the SC/ST Act.

The prolonged protest resulted in the removal of the local police officer in charge and prompted a departmental inquiry against the SHO, according to the officials. Political tensions escalated further when Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Yogi Adityanath government's handling of the police, challenging its governance.

Despite repeated persuasive attempts by Circle Officer Priya Singh, Shukla insisted the issue be addressed publicly. This dramatic episode concluded only after SP Arvind Mishra announced the removal and launched an inquiry, reflecting a significant moment of political drama in Uttar Pradesh.

(With inputs from agencies.)