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During the hearing on January 19, the top court had observed that an accused should not be incarcerated for an indefinite period unless proven guilty of an offence.

Lakhimpur Kheri farmer deaths: Union minister's son Ashish Mishra granted bail by Supreme Court

During the hearing on January 19, the top court had observed that an accused should not be incarcerated for an indefinite period unless proven guilty of an offence.

Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish was granted bail by the Supreme Court on 25 January 2023. Mishra secured relief for 8 weeks but cannot live in UP or Delhi and its nearby areas, as per reports.
He is an accused in the case of deaths of 4 farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri on 3 October 2021. Police have said that Ashish Mishra was present in the car which allegedly mowed down 4 farmers during a protest. Subsequently, the driver of the car, 2 BJP workers, and a journalist were lynched allegedly by angry farmers.
On 26 July 2022, the Allahabad High Court had rejected the bail plea of Ashish Mishra. He had challenged the high court's order in the apex court.
During the hearing on January 19, the top court had observed that an accused should not be incarcerated for an indefinite period unless proven guilty of an offence. While reserving its order on the plea, the bench had said it is a case of balancing the rights of the parties.
Opposing the bail plea, Additional Advocate General for Uttar Pradesh Garima Prashad had said it was a grave and heinous crime and granting bail will send a wrong signal to society. Senior advocate Dushyant Dave, appearing for those opposing the bail plea, had said enlarging Mishra on bail will send a terrible message to society.
(With PTI inputs)

According to Uttar Pradesh Police FIR, four farmers were mowed down by an SUV, in which Ashish Mishra was seated. Following the incident, a driver and two BJP workers were allegedly lynched by angry farmers.

 Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC reserves order on bail plea of Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son

The Supreme Court on January 19, reserved its order on the bail plea of Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son, who is one of the accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. On October 3, 2021, eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri in a violence that erupted during a farmer protest.  According to UP Police FIR, four farmers were mowed down by an SUV, in which Ashish Mishra was seated. Earlier in Court, the UP govt opposed Mishra's bail saying that the crime is grave and granting bail will send a wrong signal to society.

According to Uttar Pradesh Police FIR, four farmers were mowed down by an SUV, in which Ashish Mishra was seated. Following the incident, a driver and two BJP workers were allegedly lynched by angry farmers.

&nbsp;The Supreme Court Thursday reserved its order on the bail plea of Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son, who is one of the accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
A bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice J K Maheshwari heard submissions from Additional Advocate General for Uttar Pradesh Garima Prashad, and senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi and Dushyant Dave.
"We will pass orders," the bench said.
Opposing the bail plea, Prashad the top court that the crime was grave.
"It is a grave and heinous crime and (granting bail) will send a wrong signal to society," she said.
Senior advocate Dushyant Dave, appearing for those opposing the bail plea, said grant of bail will send a terrible message to society.
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Mishra, strongly opposed Dave's submission and submitted that his client has been in custody for more than a year and the way the trial is going, it will take seven to eight years to complete it. &nbsp;He said that Jagjeet Singh, who is the complainant in the case, is not an eyewitness and his complaint is just based on hearsay.
On October 3, 2021, eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri district's Tikunia in a violence that erupted when farmers were protesting then Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area.
According to Uttar Pradesh Police FIR, four farmers were mowed down by an SUV, in which Ashish Mishra was seated. Following the incident, a driver and two BJP workers were allegedly lynched by angry farmers. A journalist also died in the violence.

Ashish Mishra Monu, son of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra, is the main accused in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: charges framed against Ashish Mishra & other accused

Ashish Mishra Monu, son of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra, is the main accused in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

A UP court on Tuesday framed charges against Ashish Mishra and 13 others in connection with the killing of four farmers and a journalist at Tikunia in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh on October 3 last year.
Ashish Mishra Monu, son of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra, is the main accused in the case.
District government counsel (Criminal) Arvind Tripathi told PTI the court of additional district judge Sunil Kumar Verma fixed December 16 as the next date of hearing.
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The court on December 5 rejected Misra&rsquo;s appeal to be dropped from the case and instead directed him to face trial.
Ashish Misra, who is the main accused in the case allegedly mowed down farmers and a journalist with his SUV.
(With input from PTI)

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought response from UP government over Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra's bail plea in Lakhimpur violence case. 
Allahabad High Court on July 26 had rejected Ashish's bail plea in the case.
During hearing before the apex court, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Union Minister's son said that he was earlier granted bail in the case as there was no direct allegation that he drove the car and mowed down people.
The top court had later cancelled the bail after complainant's side approached it . It said the 'victims' were denied "a fair and effective hearing"
On October 3 last year, eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri during violence that erupted when farmers were protesting against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area.
Four farmers were mowed down by an SUV, in which Ashish Mishra was seated, according to the UP Police FIR.
Following the incident, the driver and two BJP workers were allegedly lynched by angry farmers.
A journalist also died in the violence that triggered outrage among opposition parties and farmer groups agitating over the Centre's now-repealed agricultural reform laws.
(With inputs from PTI)

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC seeks UP govt response over Ashish Mishra's bail plea

On October 3 last year, eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri during violence that erupted when farmers were protesting against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area.

<ul>
<li>Top court asks Uttar Pradesh government to file a response on Ashish Mishra's bail plea</li>
<li>Allahabad HC had earlier rejected his bail plea in the case</li>
<li>Mishra is an accused in Lakhimpur Kheri violence that killed 4 farmers and a journalist last year</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought response from UP government over Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra's bail plea in Lakhimpur violence case.&nbsp;
Allahabad High Court on July 26 had rejected Ashish's bail plea in the case.
During hearing before the apex court, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Union Minister's son said that he was earlier granted bail in the case as there was no direct allegation that he drove the car and mowed down people.
The top court had later cancelled the bail after complainant's side approached it . It said the victims were denied "a fair and effective hearing"
On October 3 last year, eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri during violence that erupted when farmers were protesting against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area.
Four farmers were mowed down by an SUV, in which Ashish Mishra was seated, according to the UP Police FIR.
Following the incident, the driver and two BJP workers were allegedly lynched by angry farmers.
A journalist also died in the violence that triggered outrage among opposition parties and farmer groups agitating over the Centre's now-repealed agricultural reform laws.
(With inputs from PTI)

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Ashish Mishra alias Monu, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra 'Teni', in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case which had left four farmers dead. 

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: HC rejects Ashish Mishra's bail plea, says he can ‘influence’ trial 

The Justice Krishna Pahal bench said Ashish is politically so influential that he could influence the witnesses and affect the trial.&nbsp;

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Ashish Mishra alias Monu, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra 'Teni', in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case which had left four farmers dead.
The Justice Krishna Pahal bench said Ashish is politically so influential that he could influence the witnesses and affect the trial.
The bench had reserved its order on July 15 after completing the hearing.
On February 10, the Lucknow bench had granted bail to Ashish but the Supreme Court cancelled it and directed the high court to decide his plea after affording adequate opportunity to the victims.
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Accordingly, the high court heard his bail petition afresh.
Mishra is a co-accused in the killing of four farmers and a journalist at Tikunia in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district on October 3 last year.
The farmers and the journalist were mowed down by a speeding vehicle. In the ensuing violence, two BJP workers and the driver of a vehicle were killed by an agitated mob.
Two FIRs were lodged in connection with the violence.&nbsp;

Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra on Sunday surrendered at a local, days after the SC cancelled his bail in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
"Ashish has surrendered in the court. We were given a week's time but as Monday was the last day, he surrendered a day ahead," Ashish's counsel Awadesh Singh told PTI. Jail Superintendent PP Singh said Ashish will be kept in a separate barrack at the jail due to security reasons.
The Supreme Court had cancelled the bail granted to Ashish Mishra and asked him to surrender in a week.
Eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri during the violence that erupted when farmers were protesting against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area on October 3 last year.
The dead included four farmers and a journalist, who were mowed down allegedly by cars carrying BJP workers.
Later, police had arrested Ashish in the case. The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad HC had granted regular bail to him and opined that the present case was one of "accident by hitting with the vehicle".
Cancelling his bail, the Supreme Court said the victims were denied "a fair and effective hearing" in the Allahabad High Court, which adopted a "myopic view of the evidence".

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: accused Ashish Mishra surrenders

Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra on Sunday surrendered at a local court, days after the SC cancelled his bail in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra on Sunday surrendered at a local court days after the SC cancelled his bail in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
The Supreme Court had cancelled the bail granted to Ashish Mishra and asked him to surrender in a week.
Eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri during the violence that erupted when farmers were protesting against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area on October 3 last year.
The dead included four farmers and a journalist, who were mowed down allegedly by cars carrying BJP workers.
Later, police had arrested Ashish in the case. The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad HC had granted regular bail to him and opined that the present case was one of "accident by hitting with the vehicle".
Cancelling his bail, the Supreme Court said the victims were denied "a fair and effective hearing" in the Allahabad High Court, which adopted a "myopic view of the evidence".

Eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri during the violence that erupted when farmers were protesting against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area on October 3 last year.

Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra on Sunday surrendered at a local court, days after the SC cancelled his bail in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
"Ashish has surrendered in the court. We were given a week's time but as Monday was the last day, he surrendered a day ahead," Ashish's counsel Awadesh Singh told PTI. Jail Superintendent PP Singh said Ashish will be kept in a separate barrack at the jail due to security reasons.
The Supreme Court had cancelled the bail granted to Ashish Mishra and asked him to surrender in a week.
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Eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri during the violence that erupted when farmers were protesting against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area on October 3 last year.
The dead included four farmers and a journalist, who were mowed down allegedly by cars carrying BJP workers.
Later, police had arrested Ashish in the case. The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad HC had granted regular bail to him and opined that the present case was one of "accident by hitting with the vehicle".
Cancelling his bail, the Supreme Court said the victims were denied "a fair and effective hearing" in the Allahabad High Court, which adopted a "myopic view of the evidence".

The Supreme Court on Monday cancelled the bail granted by the Allahabad High Court to Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. A special bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli also asked the accused to surrender in a week's time. The top court on April 4 had reserved its order on a plea of farmers seeking cancellation of bail to Mishra. Earlier, the high court had granted bail to him. On October 3 last year, eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri during violence that erupted when farmers were protesting against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area. Four farmers were mowed down by an SUV, in which Ashish Mishra was seated, according to the Uttar Pradesh Police FIR. Following the incident, the driver and two BJP workers were allegedly lynched by angry farmers. A journalist also died in the violence that triggered outrage among opposition parties and farmer groups agitating over the Centre's now-repealed agricultural reform laws. 

Lakhimpur violence case: SC cancels bail to Ashish Mishra, minister Ajay Mishra's son

The Supreme Court on Monday cancelled the bail granted by the Allahabad High Court to Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.&nbsp; A special bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli also asked the accused to surrender in a week's time.&nbsp; The top court on April 4 had reserved its order on a plea of farmers seeking cancellation of bail to Mishra.&nbsp; Earlier, the high court had granted bail to him.&nbsp; On October 3 last year, eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri during violence that erupted when farmers were protesting against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area.&nbsp; Four farmers were mowed down by an SUV, in which Ashish Mishra was seated, according to the Uttar Pradesh Police FIR. Following the incident, the driver and two BJP workers were allegedly lynched by angry farmers.&nbsp; A journalist also died in the violence that triggered outrage among opposition parties and farmer groups agitating over the Centre's now-repealed agricultural reform laws.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court on Monday cancelled the bail granted by the Allahabad High Court to Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.&nbsp; A special bench of the SC asked the accused to surrender in a week's time.&nbsp; Earlier, the high court had granted bail to him.&nbsp; On October 3 last year, eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri during violence that erupted when farmers were protesting against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area.&nbsp; Four farmers were mowed down by an SUV, in which Ashish Mishra was seated. Following the incident, the driver and two BJP workers were allegedly lynched by angry farmers.&nbsp; A journalist also died in the violence that triggered outrage among opposition parties and farmer groups agitating over the Centre's now-repealed agricultural reform laws.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court on Monday cancelled the bail granted by the Allahabad High Court to Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. Mishra&nbsp;asked to surrender in a week.

The Supreme Court on Monday cancelled the bail granted by the Allahabad High Court to Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.&nbsp; A special bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli also asked the accused to surrender in a week's time.&nbsp; The top court on April 4 had reserved its order on a plea of farmers seeking cancellation of bail to Mishra.&nbsp; Earlier, the high court had granted bail to him.&nbsp; On October 3 last year, eight people were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri during violence that erupted when farmers were protesting against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit to the area.&nbsp;
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 Four farmers were mowed down by an SUV, in which Ashish Mishra was seated, according to the Uttar Pradesh Police FIR. Following the incident, the driver and two BJP workers were allegedly lynched by angry farmers.&nbsp; A journalist also died in the violence that triggered outrage among opposition parties and farmer groups agitating over the Centre's now-repealed agricultural reform laws.&nbsp;

Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra 'Teni', who is a key accused in Lakhimpur Kheri farmers' killing case, walked out of the jail on Tuesday. Ashish Mishra was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court on February 10.
MoS Home Ajay Mishra also reached his home in Lakhimpur to meet his son.
Ashish Mishra is the main accused in the case where 4 farmers and a journalist were run over by a speeding SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3 last year.
The charge sheet filed by the police stated that Ashish Mishra was at the spot where the violence took place. Both Minister Ajay Mishra Teni and his son have continuously&nbsp;claimed that Ashish was not in the SUV or on the spot during the incident.
As Ashish Mishra walked out of jail amid UP poll campaign, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday said the Samyukta Kisan Morcha will approach the Supreme Court over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence episode in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed.
Tikait also hit out at the BJP asking how the accused in the heinous killing of farmers was allowed to walk out of jail.
Lakhimpur Kheri will go to the polls in the fourth phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2022 on February 23.

Lakhimpur: Union Minister's son, prime accused in farmers' killings, walks out of jail

Lakhimpur&nbsp;farmers' killings: Prime accused walks out jail
Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;got bail in Lakhimpur&nbsp;farmers' killings case
Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;is the son of Union MoS&nbsp;Home Ajay Mishra
SIT has said that farmers' killing was "planned conspiracy"
Tikait says farm body will move SC over bail to accused
Lakhimpur&nbsp;Kheri&nbsp;will vote in 4th phase of UP polls on Feb 23

Ashish Mishra is the main accused in the case where 4 farmers and a journalist were run over by a speeding SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3 last year

Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra 'Teni', who is a key accused in Lakhimpur Kheri farmers' killing case, walked out of the jail on Tuesday. Ashish Mishra was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court on February 10.
MoS Home Ajay Mishra also reached his home in Lakhimpur to meet his son.
Ashish Mishra is the main accused in the case where 4 farmers and a journalist were run over by a speeding SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3 last year.
The charge sheet filed by the police stated that Ashish Mishra was at the spot where the violence took place. Both Minister Ajay Mishra Teni and his son have continuously&nbsp;claimed that Ashish was not in the SUV or on the spot during the incident.
As Ashish Mishra walked out of jail amid UP poll campaign, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday said the Samyukta Kisan Morcha will approach the Supreme Court over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence episode in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed.
Tikait also hit out at the BJP asking how the accused in the heinous killing of farmers was allowed to walk out of jail.
Lakhimpur Kheri will go to the polls in the fourth phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2022 on February 23.

As Uttar Pradesh started to vote, Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni's son and prime accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri farmers' killings case, Ashish Mishra, got bail from the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Thursday.
Ashish Mishra is the main accused in the case where 4 farmers and a journalist were run over by a speeding SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3 last year.
The charge sheet filed by the police stated that Ashish Mishra was at the spot where the violence took place.
The charge sheet reportedly quoted witnesses, who saw Ashish Mishra on the spot on the day of the incident.
Both Minister Ajay Mishra Teni and his son have continuously claimed that Ashish was not in the SUV or on the spot during the incident.
The SIT has stated that the farmers' killing was a "planned conspiracy" by Union MoS Home's son.
Opposition has made Minister Teni's sacking from the Unio Cabinet a big issue in the elections.
Lakhimpur Kheri will go to the polls in the fourth phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2022 on February 23.

As UP votes, Union Minister Teni's son Ashish Mishra gets bail in Lakhimpur farmers' killings case

As UP votes, Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni's son Ashish Mishra gets bail in Lakhimpur farmers' killings case

Lakhimpur&nbsp;farmers' killings: Prime accused gets bail
Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;gets bail in Lakhimpur&nbsp;farmers' killings case
Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;is the son of Union MoS&nbsp;Home Ajay Mishra
SIT has said that farmers' killing was "planned conspiracy"
Opposition has been demanding sacking of Teni from Cabinet
Lakhimpur&nbsp;Kheri&nbsp;will vote in 4th phase of UP polls on Feb 23

As Uttar Pradesh started to vote, Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni's son and prime accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri farmers' killings case, Ashish Mishra, got bail from the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Thursday.
Ashish Mishra is the main accused in the case where 4 farmers and a journalist were run over by a speeding SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3 last year.
The charge sheet filed by the police stated that Ashish Mishra was at the spot where the violence took place.
The charge sheet&nbsp;reportedly quoted witnesses, who saw Ashish Mishra on the spot on the day of the incident.
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Both Minister Ajay Mishra Teni and his son have continuously&nbsp;claimed that Ashish was not in the SUV or on the spot during the incident.
The SIT has stated that the farmers' killing was a "planned conspiracy" by Union MoS Home's son.
Opposition has made Minister Teni's sacking from the Union Cabinet a big issue in the elections.
Lakhimpur Kheri will go to the polls in the fourth phase of the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/elections/up-elections" target="_blank">Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2022</a> on February 23.
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The 5,000-page chargesheet filed by the SIT probing the Lakhimpur Kheri farmers' killings has some damning evidence against Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra.
The minister's son has been named as the main accused in the case where 4 farmers and a journalist were run over by a speeding SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3.
The charge sheet, which was submitted in the court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate, has stated that Ashish Mishra was at the spot where the violence took place.
The chargesheet reportedly has quoted witnesses, who saw Ashish Mishra on the spot on the day of the incident.
Both Minister Ajay Mishra Teni and his son have continuously claimed that Ashish was not in the SUV or on the spot during the incident.
It did not have the name of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra, reports said quoting sources.
A senior prosecution officer told PTI that the court accepted the charge sheet and fixed January 10 as the next date of hearing.
Apart from the 13 people arrested so far, another accused Virendra Shukla's name has been added in the chargesheet. Shukla is yet to be arrested and he is the minister’s relative.
The charges against the accused include murder, attempt to murder and violations under the Arms Act.
The filing of the charge sheet has renewed the demand for the minister’s dismissal.
"The entire country has seen the truth of the 5,000-page chargesheet in the form of a video. Yet the Modi government is trying to save the accused. India is a witness! #Lakhimpur#Farmers", Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi, while seeking the dismissal of Ajay Mishra.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi said, "They are in the position of protector but stand with the destroyer. In the charge sheet of the Lakhimpur Kheri massacre case, the son of the Union Minister of State for Home is the main accused in the crushing of farmers." "But due to Narendra Modiji's patronage, Minister Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’ did not even come under the scrutiny of the investigation and he remains in his post," Priyanka alleged demanding the sacking of the minister.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav in a tweet said the charge sheet has exposed the double-engine government of the BJP.
"Today, every supporter-worker of the BJP is embarrassed and scared of social boycott," he said.
 
 
 

Lakhimpur farmers' killings: SIT chargesheet says Union Minister Teni's son was on the spot 

Lakhimpur farmers' killings: Damning evidence against Union Minister's son, SIT chasrgesheet says Ashish Shukla was present on the spot

Lakhimpur killings: Damning evidence against minister's son

The 5,000-page charge sheet&nbsp;filed by the SIT probing the Lakhimpur Kheri farmers' killings has some damning evidence against Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra.
The minister's son has been named as the main accused in the case where 4 farmers and a journalist were run over by a speeding SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3.
The charge sheet, which was submitted in the court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate, has stated that Ashish Mishra was at the spot where the violence took place.
The charge sheet&nbsp;reportedly has quoted witnesses, who saw Ashish Mishra on the spot on the day of the incident.
Both Minister Ajay Mishra Teni and his son have continuously&nbsp;claimed that Ashish was not in the SUV or on the spot during the incident.
It did not have the name of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra, reports said quoting sources.
A senior prosecution officer told PTI that the court accepted the charge sheet and fixed January 10 as the next date of hearing.
Apart from the 13 people arrested so far, another accused Virendra Shukla's name has been added to the charge sheet. Shukla is yet to be arrested and he is the minister&rsquo;s relative.
The charges against the accused include murder, an attempt to murder and violations under the Arms Act.

The 5,000-page chargesheet filed by the SIT probing the Lakhimpur Kheri farmers' killings has some damning evidence against Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra

The 5,000-page charge sheet&nbsp;filed by the SIT probing the Lakhimpur Kheri farmers' killings has some damning evidence against Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra.
The minister's son has been named as the main accused in the case where 4 farmers and a journalist were run over by a speeding SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3.
The charge sheet, which was submitted in the court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate, has stated that Ashish Mishra was at the spot where the violence took place.
The charge sheet&nbsp;reportedly has quoted witnesses, who saw Ashish Mishra on the spot on the day of the incident.
Both Minister Ajay Mishra Teni and his son have continuously&nbsp;claimed that Ashish was not in the SUV or on the spot during the incident.
It did not have the name of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra, reports said quoting sources.
A senior prosecution officer told PTI that the court accepted the charge sheet and fixed January 10 as the next date of hearing.
Apart from the 13 people arrested so far, another accused Virendra Shukla's name has been added to the charge sheet. Shukla is yet to be arrested and he is the minister&rsquo;s relative.
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The charges against the accused include murder, an attempt to murder and violations under the Arms Act.
The filing of the charge sheet has renewed the demand for the minister&rsquo;s dismissal.
"The entire country has seen the truth of the 5,000-page charge sheet&nbsp;in the form of a video. Yet the Modi government is trying to save the accused. India is a witness! #Lakhimpur#Farmers", Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi, while seeking the dismissal of Ajay Mishra.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi said, "They are in the position of protector but stand with the destroyer. In the charge sheet of the Lakhimpur Kheri massacre case, the son of the Union Minister of State for Home is the main accused in the crushing of farmers." "But due to Narendra Modiji's patronage, Minister Ajay Mishra &lsquo;Teni&rsquo; did not even come under the scrutiny of the investigation and he remains in his post," Priyanka alleged demanding the sacking of the minister.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav in a tweet said the charge sheet has exposed the double-engine government of the BJP.
"Today, every supporter-worker of the BJP is embarrassed and scared of social boycott," he said.
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Lakhimpur Kheri Case: The Special Investigation Team probing the Lakhimpur farmers' killings on Monday filed a 5,000-page chargesheet in a UP court.

Lakhimpur Kheri Case, Lakhimpur farmers' killings: 5,000-page chargesheet filed, Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra prime accused

Lakhimpur farmers' killings: SIT files 5,000-page chargesheet, Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra named prime accused

Lakhimpur farmers' killings: 5,000-page chargesheet filed, Union Minister's son prime accused

SIT files 5,000-page chargesheet&nbsp;in Lakhimpur&nbsp;farmers' killings
Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son named prime accused
Ashish Mishra and 12 other accused are in police custody
4 farmers were run over by SUV&nbsp;alleged driven by Ashish&nbsp;Mishra
SIT last month said farmers' killings were "pre-planned conspiracy"

Lakhimpur farmers' killings: The chargesheet has named Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra as the main accused. Ashish is already under arrest in the case

The Special Investigation Team probing the<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/lakhimpur-farmers-killings-5-000-page-chargesheet-filed-union-minister-s-son-prime-accused-1641200404377" target="_blank"> Lakhimpur farmers' killings</a> on Monday filed a 5,000-page chargesheet in a UP court.
The chargesheet has named Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra as the main accused. Ashish Mishra is already under arrest in the case.
The SIT had recently requested a local court to add attempt to murder charge against Ashish Mishra and the 12 others accused.
Last month, the SIT had told the designated local court that the killing of the farmers and the journalist was a "planned conspiracy" with intent to commit murder and not a case of death by negligence.
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Four protesting farmers and a journalist were run over, allegedly by an SUV driven by <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/lakhimpur-violence-3-day-police-custody-for-ashish-mishra-1633950179329" target="_blank">Ashish Mishra</a> in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3. In the subsequent violence that broke out, three more, including two BJP workers, were killed.
Videos from the scene showed an SUV running over farmers at full speed.
The BJP has been under attack over continuation of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/lakhimpur-sit-finings-under-fire-union-minister-ajay-mishra-loses-his-cool-on-camera-abuses-journalist-1639569887017" target="_blank">Ajay Mishra Teni</a> as a Union Minister after the farmers' killings.

The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday arrested four more people, including a BJP worker, over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
So far, the special investigation team has arrested 10 persons including the key accused Ashish Mishra
Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra along with others accused in the case were also sent into judicial custody from police custody on Monday, the officials said.
Eight persons, including four farmers, were killed in the October 3 violence during a farmers' protest in the Tikonia area of the district, with the incident snowballing into a major political controversy over the alleged involvement of the Union minister's son.

BJP worker among 4 arrested over Lakhimpur Kheri violence

The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday arrested four more people, including a BJP worker, over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

BJP worker among 4 arrested in connection with&nbsp;Lakhimpur Kheri violence
Police has arrested 10 people so far in the case
Main accused&nbsp;Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;has been sent to judicial custody

Lakhimpur Kheri Case: So far, the special investigation team has arrested 10 persons including the key accused Ashish Mishra

The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday arrested four more people, including a BJP worker, over the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/violence-during-farmers-protest-against-ministers-in-up-2-killed-1633265486963">Lakhimpur Kheri violence</a>.
Those held have been identified as Sumit Jaiswal, Shishi Pal, Satya Prakash Tripathi alias Satyam and Nandan Singh Bisht, the police said.
So far, the special investigation team has arrested 10 persons including the key accused Ashish Mishra
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Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra along with others accused in the case was also sent into judicial custody from police custody on Monday, the officials said.
Eight persons, including four farmers, were killed in the October 3 violence during a farmers' protest in the Tikonia area of the district, with the incident snowballing into a major political controversy over the alleged involvement of the Union minister's son.

The Uttar Pradesh Police&nbsp;on Thursday &lsquo;recreated&rsquo; the events in which eight people including four farmers were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The police brought Union Minister Ajay Mishra&rsquo;s son Ashish Mishra to the scene. The young BJP leader&nbsp;is accused of the farmers' murder along with his friend and co-accused Ankit Das.&nbsp;&nbsp;A team of policemen&nbsp;used their cars&nbsp;to recreate the events of that day.&nbsp;Ashish Mishra was arrested last week - after spending nearly seven days as a free man despite being named in the FIR.&nbsp;Ashish Mishra&nbsp;was denied bail by a local court&nbsp;on Wednesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Congress and other opposition parties have demanded that Ajay Mishra - who, as the junior Home Minister, step down in order to ensure a fair probe.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lakhimpur violence: UP police take Ajay Mishra’s son to 'recreate' crime  

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday ‘recreated’ the events in which eight people including four farmers were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri.  

Lakhimpur&nbsp;violence scene recreated, UP police brings accused Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;to crime spot&nbsp;
Union Minister's son and his friend&nbsp;accused of mowing down four farmers&nbsp;
Policemen used their cars to recreate the scene from October 3
Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;arrested last week, denied bail by local court

The police brought Union Minister Ajay Mishra&rsquo;s son Ashish Mishra to the scene. The young BJP leader&nbsp;is accused of the farmers' murder along with his friend and co-accused Ankit Das.&nbsp;

The Uttar Pradesh Police&nbsp;on Thursday &lsquo;recreated&rsquo; the events in which eight people including four farmers were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The police brought Union Minister Ajay Mishra&rsquo;s son Ashish Mishra to the scene. The young BJP leader&nbsp;is accused of the farmers' murder along with his friend and co-accused Ankit Das.&nbsp; &nbsp; A team of policemen&nbsp;used their cars&nbsp;to recreate the events of that day.&nbsp; Ashish Mishra was arrested last week - after spending nearly seven days as a free man despite being named in the FIR.&nbsp;Ashish Mishra&nbsp;was denied bail by a local court&nbsp;on Wednesday.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Congress and other opposition parties have demanded that Ajay Mishra - who, as the junior Home Minister, step down in order to ensure a fair probe.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Union Minister&nbsp;Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra,&nbsp;who is&nbsp;accused of&nbsp;ploughing&nbsp;over farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri&nbsp;was sent in the police custody for three-days from Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ashish Mishra was arrested on Saturday after being questioned for over 12 hours in Lakhimpur Kheri&nbsp;while the police had maintained that&nbsp;he&nbsp;was&nbsp;giving&nbsp;&lsquo;evasive answers&rsquo;&nbsp;and not cooperating.&nbsp;Ashish Mishra&rsquo;s arrest came five days after he was named as an accused in the eight deaths that took place in Lakhimpur Kheri.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NDTV reports quoting sources said&nbsp;the minister's son was not able explain several points about his whereabouts during the incident last on October 3.&nbsp;Witnesses have said&nbsp;that&nbsp;Ashish Mishra&nbsp;was missing from the event he said he was at between 2 and 4 pm.&nbsp;Reportedly, around the time the incident took place, his phone location showed him closer to the crime scene.&nbsp;

Lakhimpur violence: 3-day police custody for Ashish Mishra

Witnesses have said that Ashish Mishra was missing from the event he said he was at between 2 and 4 pm. 

Witnesses have said&nbsp;that&nbsp;Ashish Mishra&nbsp;was missing from the event he said he was at between 2 and 4 pm.&nbsp;

Union Minister&nbsp;Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra,&nbsp;who is&nbsp;accused of&nbsp;ploughing&nbsp;over farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri&nbsp;was sent in the police custody for three-days from Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ashish Mishra was arrested on Saturday after being questioned for over 12 hours in Lakhimpur Kheri&nbsp;while the police had maintained that&nbsp;he&nbsp;was&nbsp;giving&nbsp;&lsquo;evasive answers&rsquo;&nbsp;and not cooperating.&nbsp; Ashish Mishra&rsquo;s arrest came five days after he was named as an accused in the eight deaths that took place in Lakhimpur Kheri.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra&nbsp;is being questioned by a special investigation team of Uttar Pradesh police in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence on October 3. The interrogation has been on for over 10 hours.&nbsp;
Ashish Mishra appeared before the police on Saturday morning after a second summons was served to him the previous day when he did not turn up for interrogation.&nbsp;
He has been named in an FIR following allegations that he was in one of the vehicles that mowed down four farmers&nbsp;last Sunday.
Ashish Mishra and his father have denied the allegation, saying they can produce evidence to prove he was at an event at that time.

Lakhimpur Kheri case: Ashish Mishra arrested after being questioned for 12 hours

Lakhimpur&nbsp;Kheri case: Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;arrested, he was questioned for over 12 hours
Police say that Mishra&nbsp;was not cooperating with the probe
Mishra&nbsp;was served a second summons after he failed to appear before police on Friday
Mishra&nbsp;accused of being in one of vehicles that mowed down 4 farmers

He has been named in an FIR following allegations that he was in one of the vehicles that mowed down four farmers&nbsp;last Sunday.

Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra&nbsp;as been arrested by&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh police after being interrogated for over 12 hours&nbsp;in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that occurred on&nbsp;October 3. The police have said that he is not cooperating with the probe.&nbsp;
Ashish Mishra appeared before the police on Saturday morning after a second summons was served to him the previous day when he did not turn up for interrogation.&nbsp;
He has been named in an FIR following allegations that he was in one of the vehicles that mowed down four farmers&nbsp;last Sunday.
Ashish Mishra and his father have denied the allegation, saying they can produce evidence to prove he was at an event at that time.

Youth Congress workers clashed with Delhi Police on Saturday afternoon, demanding the arrest of Ashish Mishra accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
Protests over the deaths of eight people, including four farmers, in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri turned violent this week.
Dozens of people were seen holding placards, shouting slogans, and jumping on burning effigies on the streets of the national capital.
Protesters were also seen fighting with the cops as they tried to break past barricades.
Son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra is accused of running his car over protesting farmers. However, nearly a week after that incident, he remains a free man.
After skipping summons earlier, Ashish Mishra appeared before the UP police on Saturday for questioning
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Supreme Court questioned the UP government and police's handling of the case, and asked for a status report on investigations

Youth Congress workers clash with Delhi Police, demand arrest of minister's son

Youth Congress workers clashed with Delhi Police on Saturday afternoon, demanding the arrest of Ashish Mishra accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

Youth Congress Workers clash with Delhi Police, demand arrest of minister's son

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: Protesters&nbsp;clash with Delhi Police
Youth Congress workers demanding arrest of accused&nbsp;Ashish Mishra
People held placards, raised slogans, and jumped on burning effigies
Protesters seen&nbsp;fighting with cops as they tried to break past barricades
Ashish&nbsp;Mishra accused of running his car over protesting farmers
Ashish Mishra appeared before the UP police on Saturday for questioning
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Dozens of people were seen holding placards, shouting slogans, and jumping on burning effigies on the streets of the national capital.

Youth Congress workers clashed with Delhi Police on Saturday afternoon, demanding the arrest of Ashish Mishra accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
Protests over the deaths of eight people, including four farmers, in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri turned violent this week.
Dozens of people were seen holding placards, shouting slogans, and jumping on burning effigies on the streets of the national capital.
Protesters were also seen fighting with the cops as they tried to break past barricades.
Son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra is accused of running his car over protesting farmers. However, nearly a week after that incident, he remains a free man.
After skipping summons earlier, Ashish Mishra appeared before the UP police on Saturday for questioning
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Supreme Court questioned the UP government and police's handling of the case, and asked for a status report on investigations

Security has been tightened in Lakhimpur Kheri Police Lines as the investigators wait for Ashish Misra, who allegedly ran his car over protesting farmers.
An FIR under the charges of murder and rioting has been filed against Union Minister Ajay Misra's son Ashish Misra.
He has time till 11 am on Saturday to appear before the police for questioning.
Ashish Misra was summoned by the Uttar Pradesh police on Friday but he did not show up, seeking more time.
The UP government informed the court that if Ashish Misra fails to appear before the police on Saturday, an arrest warrant will be sought.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court, on Friday, said that it was "not satisfied with the actions taken by the state" in the Lakhimpur Kheri case. The apex court pulled up the state government and asked why Ashish Misra has not been arrested yet. Fixing 20 October as the next date of hearing, the court sought for steps to be taken to ensure evidence is protected.

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra appears, to be probed amid tight security

Security has been tightened in Lakhimpur Kheri as the investigators wait for Union Minister's son Ashish Mishra, who allegedly ran his car over protesting farmers.

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra appears, probed amid tight security

//Lakhimpur&nbsp;Kheri: Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;appears before police for questioning
//Minister's son Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;accused of running car over protesting farmers&nbsp;
//FIR under murder and rioting charges filed against Ashish Mishra
//Ajay Mishra&nbsp;skipped summons on Friday, sought more time&nbsp;
//No update from SP&nbsp;Vijay Dhull on whether Ashish&nbsp;will be arrested
//Lakhimpur&nbsp;Kheri:&nbsp;Supreme Court 'not satisfied with the actions taken'

Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;appears at the crime branch office in Lakhimpur&nbsp;Kheri.&nbsp;

A day after he was&nbsp;served a second notice&nbsp;to appear before the police, MoS for Home Ajay Mishra&rsquo;s son Ashish&nbsp;on Saturday appeared at the Crime Branch office in Lakhimpur&nbsp;Kheri for questioning.
SP Vijay Dhull&nbsp;did not respond to questions on whether Ashish&nbsp;would be arrested. Dhull&nbsp;however said they will 'give updates from time to time'
An FIR under the charges of murder and rioting has been filed against Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra.
Ashish Mishra was summoned by the Uttar Pradesh police on Friday but he did not show up and had sought more time.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court, on Friday, said that it was "not satisfied with the actions taken by the state" in the Lakhimpur Kheri case. The apex court pulled up the state government and asked why Ashish Mishra has not been arrested yet. Fixing 20 October as the next date of hearing, the court sought for steps to be taken to ensure evidence is protected.

Lakhimpur Kheri is in the eye of a political storm that has erupted since the son of a Union Minister has been accused of running his car over a gathering of peaceful protesters killing four farmers. Violence erupted and the farmers burnt down the cars of the convoy in retaliation, killing another 4. Meanwhile, the opposition is up in arms against the Yogi government to take action against the accused. The accused, Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra failed to turn up before the Lakhimpur Police to record his statement. Ashish had been summoned to appear at 10 am on Friday in the Crime Branch office in the reserve police lines. With state elections expected to be held in Uttar Pradesh in 2022, could this turn the tide for the Yogi government? To know more, watch the latest episode on the political fallout of the violence in Lakhimpur with Vikram Chandra only on News Guru.&nbsp;

News Guru| Political fallout of Lakhimpur violence

Lakhimpur Kheri is in the eye of a political storm that has erupted since the son of a Union Minister has been accused of running his car over a gathering of peaceful protesters killing four farmers. Violence erupted and the farmers burnt down the cars of the convoy in retaliation, killing another 4. Meanwhile, the opposition is up in arms against the Yogi government to take action against the accused. The accused, Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra failed to turn up before the Lakhimpur Police to record his statement. Ashish had been summoned to appear at 10 am on Friday in the Crime Branch office in the reserve police lines. With state elections expected to be held in Uttar Pradesh in 2022, could this turn the tide for the Yogi government? To know more, watch the latest episode on the political fallout of the violence in Lakhimpur with Vikram Chandra only on News Guru. 

Lakhimpur Kheri is in the eye of a political storm that has erupted since the son of a Union Minister has been accused of running his car over a gathering of peaceful protesters killing four farmers. Violence erupted and the farmers burnt down the cars of the convoy in retaliation, killing another 4. Meanwhile, the opposition is up in arms against the Yogi government to take action against the accused. The accused, Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra failed to turn up before the Lakhimpur Police to record his statement. Ashish had been summoned to appear at 10 am on Friday in the Crime Branch office in the reserve police lines. With state elections expected to be held in Uttar Pradesh in 2022, could this turn the tide for the Yogi government? To know more, watch the latest episode on the political fallout of the violence in Lakhimpur with Vikram Chandra only on News Guru.&nbsp;

<div>As outrage gathers over violence in Lakhimpur where a Union Minister's son allegedly mowed down farmers at a protest, we debate the political fallout of the incident&nbsp;</div>
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Where is Ashish Mishra, Union Minister of State for Home Kumar Ajay Mishra's son who has been charged with murder in Lakhimpur violence case. Mishra juimor was asked to appear before the police at 10 am on Friday but he did not reach the police lines, PTI has reported
Deputy Inspector General (Headquarters) Upendra Agarwal who is heading the probe team was waiting in the police lines to question him
In a statement, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha said, "...there is no trace of Ashish Mishra. News reports indicate that he is changing locations and is absconding, with several UP Police teams searching for him." The morcha expressed its "serious concern and shock" as Mishra was not arrested.
As investigators waited for Mishra, reports emerged that he might have fled to Nepal.
Four of the eight people who died on Sunday were farmers, allegedly knocked down by a vehicle that belonged to the minister's son. Angry farmers then allegedly lynched some people in the vehicles.

Lakhimpur: Minister's son accused of murder skips police summons

Lakhimpur killings: Where is Ashish Mishra? Cops waiting to question him, union minister's son doesn't turn up 

Lakhimpur: Minister's son accused of murder skips police summons
Senior cops waiting, Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;no-show for questioning
Reports: Cops on lookout,&nbsp;Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;may have fled to Nepal
4 farmers were run over allegedly by Ashish&nbsp;Mishra's car in Lakhimpur
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Deputy Inspector General (Headquarters) Upendra Agarwal who is heading the probe team was waiting in the police lines to question him

Where is Ashish Mishra, Union Minister of State for Home Kumar Ajay Mishra's son who has been charged with murder in Lakhimpur violence case. Mishra juimor was asked to appear before the police at 10 am on Friday but he did not reach the police lines, PTI has reported
Deputy Inspector General (Headquarters) Upendra Agarwal who is heading the probe team was waiting in the police lines to question him
In a statement, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha said, "...there is no trace of Ashish Mishra. News reports indicate that he is changing locations and is absconding, with several UP Police teams searching for him." The morcha expressed its "serious concern and shock" as Mishra was not arrested.
As investigators waited for Mishra, reports emerged that he might have fled to Nepal.
Four of the eight people who died on Sunday were farmers, allegedly knocked down by a vehicle that belonged to the minister's son. Angry farmers then allegedly lynched some people in the vehicles.

Home Minister Amit&nbsp;Shah met his Minister of State Ajay Mishra&nbsp;Teni&nbsp;on Wednesday amid calls by the opposition to sack Mishra&nbsp;from his post.&nbsp;
Opposition calls for sacking come after Mishra's son allegedly mowed down protesting farmers with his car in Lakhimpur&nbsp;Kheri.&nbsp;
Mishra&nbsp;has admitted that the car that killed four farmers belonged to him, however both Mishra&nbsp;and his son have denied that Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;was present on the spot.&nbsp;
The UP Police have filed a case of murder against Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;but he has not yet been arrested.&nbsp;

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: Amit Shah met with Union Minister accused of stoking violence

Home Minister Amit Shah met his Minister of State Ajay Mishra whose son allegedly mowed down farmers with his car in Lakhimpur Kheri. 

Lakhimpur Kheri: Amit Shah met with Union Minister accused of stoking violence

Home Minister Amit&nbsp;Shah met Minister of State Ajay Mishra&nbsp;on Wednesday amid calls by the opposition to sack him&nbsp;from his post for allegedly stoking violence in Lakhimpur&nbsp;Kheri.&nbsp;
Opposition calls for sacking come after Mishra's son allegedly mowed protesting farmers with his car.
Mishra&nbsp;has admitted that the car that killed four farmers belonged to him. However the minister&nbsp;has denied his son&nbsp;Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;was present on the spot.&nbsp;
The UP Police have filed a case of murder against Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;but he has not yet been arrested. Meanwhile, Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;has said when the violence broke out he was attending an event elsewhere.&nbsp;

Home Minister Amit&nbsp;Shah met his Minister of State Ajay Mishra whose son allegedly mowed down farmers with his car in Lakhimpur&nbsp;Kheri.&nbsp;

Home Minister Amit&nbsp;Shah met Minister of State <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/lakhimpur-minister-accepts-car-that-ran-over-farmers-is-his-insists-son-was-not-in-it-1633495593825">Ajay Mishra</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday amid calls by the opposition to sack him&nbsp;from his post for allegedly stoking <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/lakhimpur-kheri-violence-all-the-details-you-need-to-know-1633357085408">violence in Lakhimpur&nbsp;Kheri</a>.&nbsp;
Opposition calls for sacking come after Mishra's son allegedly mowed protesting farmers with his car.
Mishra&nbsp;has admitted that the car that killed four farmers belonged to him. However the minister has denied his son&nbsp;Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;was present on the spot.&nbsp;
The UP Police have filed a case of murder against Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;but he has not yet been arrested. Meanwhile, Ashish&nbsp;Mishra&nbsp;has said when the violence broke out he was attending an event elsewhere.&nbsp;
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