, SKM demands that the Modi government stop shielding this “Conspirator of the Kisan Massacre in Lakhimpur Kheri”, and reiterates its demand for his dismissal and arrest. SKM shall continue its struggle on this issue. Indian farmers shall not forget this massacre, till we secure justice for the victims.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha takes cognizance of the SIT’s investigation in the Lakhimpur Kheri massacre where it has made grave indictments against the 13 accused in the case, including Ashish Mishra Teni, the son of incumbent Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni.
In its submission to the Judicial Magistrate, the Special Investigation Team has affirmed that, “So far, it has been proved from the analysis and collected evidence that the accused did not commit the criminal act out of negligence and disregard, but intentionally, with the motive of killing the farmers according to a pre-planned strategy, due to which five people have died”. The SIT has recommended removal of existing IPC sections 279 (negligent driving), 338 (causing grievous hurt), and 304A (culpable homicide not amounting to murder). Instead, it has recommended imposition of sections 307 (attempt to murder), 326 (causing hurt with dangerous weapon), 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention), and section 3/25/30 Arms Act, suggesting use of fire arms, on the 13 accused.
The SIT’s investigation reaffirms the stand of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the protesting farmers, that the Lakhimpur Kheri incident was a pre-planned massacre. Meanwhile, the chief mastermind of the incident, Ajay Mishra Teni continues to roam free, and hold his position in the Union Government. In the light of the latest findings, SKM demands that the Modi government stop shielding this “Conspirator of the Kisan Massacre in Lakhimpur Kheri”, and reiterates its demand for his dismissal and arrest. SKM shall continue its struggle on this issue. Indian farmers shall not forget this massacre, till we secure justice for the victims.
