Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking display of impunity, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members allegedly assaulted and threatened Diljot Singh, one of the witnesses of the Lakhimpur Kheri killings where a few protesting farmers and a journalist were mowed down by a vehicle owned by the son of a powerful BJP minister. Diljot Singh was assaulted on the intervening night between March 10 and March 11, 2022, when 10 men allegedly belonging to the BJP allegedly beat him up with belts and tore off his clothes after distracting the security guard deployed to protect Singh.
On October 3, 2021, Lakhimpur Kheri farmers peacefully protesting in Tikonia village were allegedly mowed down by a vehicle carrying Union Minister Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish. Four farmers and a local journalist were killed in the incident that sparked outrage among the farming community. Leaders demanded the immediate sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra. While the investigation continues, witnesses like Singh were granted security.
However, this security proved to be ineffective on Thursday night, when around 10 BJP goons distracted gunman Manoj, and attacked the sugarcane farmer with belts. According to the FIR complaint, accused Ashok, Ramu, Munnalal, Anil Trivedi, Pavan and five to six others dealt severe injuries to Singh’s head and tore his clothes. Sabrang India
