5 years, 8 months ago

Yogi Adityanath removes DM, SP in connection with Sonbhadra tragedy

Days after 10 Gond tribals were killed over a land dispute, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday removed the Sonbhadra Superintendent of Police Salman Taj Patil and District Magistrate Ankit Agarwal with immediate effect. A Special Investigation Team will also be formed in the case," Yogi Adityanath said. Addressing a press conference on the Sonbhadra tragedy, Yogi Adityanath said that the Uttar Pradesh government had constituted two committees for Sonbhadra. Yogi Adityanath on July 21 met the families of 10 Gond tribals killed over a land dispute in Sonbhadra, promising a slew of steps to help the community, and alleged that "sin" committed during the Congress rule was responsible for the present situation.

India Today

Discover Related