lucknow-based social activist Dr Nutan Thakur alleged harassment of media persons by the SSP of Varanasi, AjayKumar Mishra. She met DGP, Deoraj Raj Nagar on Tuesday, demanded the removal of the SSP and ordering a high-level probe into the matter.
Thakur lodged a complaint with the DGP about the alleged bias and harassment of media persons by SSP, Ajay Kumar Mishra in a gambling case registered at the Chowk police station of Varanasi. She requested tha the probe into the gambling case be shifted to some other district or a
specialised agency for ensuring fairness as the local police would only submit to the whims of their boss.
The social activist claimed that after a patient hearing, the DGP assured her to enquire into the matter and take necessary actions including shifting of the case if needed.
Nagar also said that in no case would the media persons be harassed if they are innocent and if any cop is found doing so, he will have to face the music.
An FIR under the Gambling Act at Chowk police station of Varanasi was registsred in connection with a TV news based on betting on dead bodies to be brought per hour at Manikarnika Ghat. Three media persons who relayed this news, were ironically named as accused, solely based on the statement of some persons accused in the matter. One of the journos was also arrested.
To protest the illegal act, Thakur also sent a complaint to Chairman of Press Council of India, Markandey Katju pointing out that the criminal sections being applied in the case were prima-facie incorrect. She requested Katju to intervene, redress the problems of the innocent persons and recommend action against the guilty.
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memorials and parks. "Building nation was not their priority. They were only interested in construction of
memorials so that some of the ministers could make money out of these projects," he alleged.
"The ministers who pocketed public money have been identified. Cases have been lodged against them as per the
directions of lokayukta and soon they would be sent behind bars," Chief Minister promised.
In Mahoba, the CM dedicated two units of 250 MW each set up in Parichcha Thermal Power plant at the cost of Rs
2822 to the people. He also announced the release of Rs 100 crores for digging of 14 ponds and accorded block
status to Sri Nagar. In Hamirpur, Yadav laid the foundation stone of 48 projects.