Administrative action is underway following the violence in Balaji, Uttar Pradesh. After Mahsi CO Rupendra Gaur, another SP Pavitra Mohan Tripathi was removed from the post over allegations of negligence. Durga Prasad Tiwari replaced Pavitra Mohan Tripathi as the new additional SP of Bahraich. Pavitra Mohan Tripathi has been attached to the DGP headquarters. Once connected further actions can be taken.
Meanwhile, the BJP MLA from Mahsi Sureshwar Singh filed an FIR on October 13 in connection with the violence, in which eight persons, including Arpit Srivastava, were registered at the city police station. One case has been classified under the serious category of rioting, stone-throwing and attempted murder. An investigation into the matter has been launched.
Let us tell you that Ram Gopal Mishra, a resident of Rehua Mansoor village in Balaichhadi police station area, took part in the Durga idol immersion procession on October 13 at around 6 pm. When the procession passed through a particular neighborhood of Maharajganj Market, an altercation broke out. During this time, stones were allegedly started being thrown from the roof, leading to a stampede during the soak. Meanwhile, Ram Gopal was shot dead on the roof.
Meanwhile, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Sunday banned earth-moving work in Balaich for 15 days. The matter will be heard on Wednesday. The Disability Department posted notices at the homes and shops of 23 people. He has 15 days to submit his reply. In this case, further action will only be taken after a hearing on October 23.
An accused in the Balaich violence has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the demolition notice issued by the state government. The petition submitted states that the building is 25 years old and that the home was needlessly targeted following the violence.
