UP has become haven for lawlessness, anti-Dalit hate crime: Cong

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh has become a “haven for lawlessness and anti-Dalit hate crime”, The Congress alleged on Friday attacking the BJP government in the state over the death of a Dalit boy due to gunshot injuries he sustained in a clash over the installation of a hoarding with a picture of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar.

Sumesh Kumar, 17, who was returning home after writing his Class 10 examination, was shot during the clashes in which two more people got injured. According to sources, Rampur District Magistrate Joginder Singh has removed Milak Tehsil Deputy District Magistrate Aman Deval in connection with the fight.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said on Friday, “Under the Yogi Sarkar’s jungle raj, Uttar Pradesh has become a haven for lawlessness and anti-Dalit hate crime.”

Courtesy : Press Trust Of India

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