Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC notice to UP on petition to cancel Ashish Mishra's bail

New Delhi, March 16 The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government on a petition filed by the family members of farmers killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence seeking cancellation of bail to prime accused Ashish Mishra...

Tribune News Service

Updated At : 12:16 PM Mar 17, 2022 IST

New Delhi, March 16

The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government on a petition filed by the family members of farmers killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence seeking cancellation of bail to prime accused Ashish Mishra by the Allahabad High Court.

Taking a serious note of the alleged attack on a witness in the case, a Bench led by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana also directed the UP Government to ensure that witnesses were protected. —