The Uttar Pradesh Government on Friday recommended a CBI probe into the killing of a lawyer in Allahabad district courtpremises and injury to a constable in subsequent clashes.
The killing led to widespread protests and lawyers across the State went on strike on Thursday bringing the functioning of courts to a standstill.
“The State Government has recommended a CBI probe into the killing of lawyer Nabi Ahmad in Allahabad district court premises on March 11 and injuring of a constable Ajay Nagar in clashes thereafter,” IG (Public Grievance) Ashok Mutha Jain told reporters here.
Meanwhile, Sub-Inspector Shailendra Singh, who allegedly shot the 30-year-old advocate, was arrested in Allahabad, he said. A case of murder has been registered against Singh.
The decision to hand over the matter to CBI was taken afterDirector General of Police Jain and Principal Secretary (Home) Devashish Panda visited Allahabad and met High Court Chief Justice Dhananjay Y Chandrachood to take stock of the situation. The matter was vociferously raised by the Opposition in the state Assembly, with members creating uproar, leading to disruptions in proceedings and repeated adjournments.
