Case against Kejriwal in Haryana for ‘poisoning Yamuna’ remark
The case has been registered on the directions of a court, on a complaint by a lawyer
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A case has been registered against AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal for accusing the BJP government in Haryana of “poisoning” the Yamuna river.
The case has been registered on the directions of a court in Shahabad, on a complaint by lawyer Jagmohan Manchanda.
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In his complaint, the lawyer said he is aggrieved by the conduct of Kejriwal.
The complainant said it seems Kejriwal, in conspiracy with other AAP members, has given such provocative and misleading statements to cause havoc in Delhi and Haryana that would sway the voters towards him.
The FIR has been lodged under charges of wantonly giving provocation, promoting enmity, spreading false information, false charge, and deliberate and malicious acts.
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The Kurukshetra police said the case had been registered at Shahabad police station on the directions of the court, and an investigation is under way.
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