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Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Aligarh cow vigilante assault case: Opposition hits out, says ‘system of mob rule encouraged by govt'
After the police said that the meat found with four men who were assaulted on suspicion of transporting beef in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh district was buffalo meat, Opposition parties hit out at the government, demanding the strictest action against the accused, and targeted it over the law-and-order situation in the state. The police said Wednesday that a forensic science laboratory had confirmed that it was not cow meat. They had earlier said that the men were transporting buffalo meat. Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha member Ramji Lal Suman, part of a delegation sent by the party to meet the families of victims, told The Indian Express that those accused in the case are involved in extortion. 'They have been doing this for some time. They have a criminal history. They should face the harshest punishment,' said Suman. Also Read | Meat in vehicle was not beef, forensic lab confirms 'These people have nothing to do with cow welfare. Several beef companies had paid huge amounts to the BJP in the Electoral Bonds Scheme. Several beef factory owners are Hindu. All this is done to divide society on religious lines and go after the minorities,' he added. Speaking to The Indian Express on Wednesday evening, Azad Samaj Party chief and MP Chandra Shekhar Aazad said: 'Those men who were beaten up brutally were repeatedly saying that it was not cow meat. It is the responsibility of the government to let legal businesses run in the state. This is also part of a legal business.' On Tuesday, Aazad visited the residences of those who were assaulted and met the families. 'Who will pay for the social, mental, and physical damage done to these families? This system of mob rule has been encouraged by the government. This group (accused) used to run a racket, and collect a tax. Those who didn't pay them were punished by instigating a crowd, and this is what has happened in this case. The strictest action should be taken against such groups, and if it is not done, it can be considered that they run under patronage from the government,' he said. Speaking to reporters, Congress MP from Saharanpur Imran Masood said: 'A joke was made of law and order, and they were beaten up. This was tragic, and the way the SHO saved the lives of those men. If he were not there, they wouldn't have survived. But, the way they were beaten up, and the way this behaviour of acting like goons. Is this how the rule of law will be established, that people are beaten and robbed on the road?' Also Read | Complaint, counter-complaint filed in alleged cow vigilantism episode in Aligarh, 3 arrested Asked about Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's claim of rule of law, Masood said: 'If the people who have beaten these men up are not goondas and mafia, then who is? You should shut down the meat factories. You are getting meat chopped on one side, and then you are doing this.' Masood demanded the arrest of others, and said that the National Security Act should be slapped on the accused. 'The Congress will fight for them till the Supreme Court,' said Masood. 'Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) has consistently demanded strict enforcement of anti-lynching provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, including life imprisonment or the death penalty. These lynchings are not isolated but a part of a deliberate campaign to weaken Muslims economically, politically, and socially, eroding our democracy. The government must act swiftly, and resolutely to uphold the values of justice, and human dignity and ensure that there is no recurrence of such incidents in the future,' said its vice-president, Malik Motasim Khan. Last Saturday, cow vigilantes allegedly assaulted Akil, 43, Arbaaj, 38, Akeel, 35, and Nadeem, 32, with wooden and iron rods near Alhadadpur village in Aligarh, accusing them of transporting cow meat. The accused allegedly also set their vehicle on fire and stole their phones and money. Four men — Vijay Gupta, Bhanu Pratap, Luv Kush, and Vijay Bajrangi — have been arrested in the case so far.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Agra police stop SP MP Suman from going to Mathura due to ‘security reasons'
District police in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Monday stopped Samajwadi Party (SP) Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman from going to a village in Mathura to meet a Dalit family there. While Suman protested and tore the police notice issued to him, the police said the decision was taken due to security reasons. The SP MP was to go to Bhurekha village in Mathura to meet the Dalit family whose daughter's wedding was allegedly disrupted by a group of Jat community members over loud DJ music on May 22.A case was registered at Naujheel police station against three named and others unidentified accused and police had to intervene to get the marriage ceremony completed. A police team from Hariparvat police station reached Suman's HIG flat adjoining Agra's MG Road and placed barricades there on Monday morning. The SP MP objected to it, saying: 'The goons who attacked my house in March are moving freely and I am being confined to my house. I belong to a political party and have every right to meet those who are facing hardships.' He also tried to unsuccessfully to break through the barricading. ''We had an input from Mathura police and administration on basis of which we were asked not to allow SP MP Ramji Lal Suman from moving to Mathura village on security grounds. As such, a notice was served on him and was not allowed to go to Mathura,' said Vinayak Bhosle, the assistant commissioner of police (Hariparvat Circle), Agra Police Commissionerate. Earlier on May 2, the SP MP was not allowed to visit Aligarh. Agra police stopped him on ground of inputs from the Aligarh police and an advance notice was served to Suman, asking him not to travel on security grounds then. To note, Suman's residence in Agra was allegedly targeted by members of the Karni Sena on March 26 after he made a 'controversial statement'—later expunged from Rajya Sabha records—about medieval Rajput ruler Rana Sanga of Mewar. On April 27, the SP MP's convoy was allegedly attacked near Ghabhana police station limits in Aligarh.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Centre took caste census call under oppn pressure: SP MP
Agra: Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman on Saturday said that the Centre's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census was taken "under pressure from the opposition", particularly the SP and RJD. On Wednesday, the Centre announced that the next census will include caste enumeration in a "transparent manner", a key demand of Congress, the INDIA bloc, and several regional parties. The last census was due in 2021 but was delayed due to the Covid pandemic. "The people of the country, especially SP and RJD, have been demanding for a long time that caste census be conducted. If you talk about social justice, the first step is to identify the caste-wise population. Development plans and national policies should be based on that. After a long time, the Indian govt made this decision, but it did so under pressure. This move is a win for the opposition, especially SP," Suman said.
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SP MP Ramji Lal Suman stopped from proceeding to Aligarh on Friday
Agra police on Friday stopped Samajwadi Party (SP) Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman from proceeding to Aligarh. A heavy police presence was deployed at his residence near MG Road in Agra. 'Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman was scheduled to travel to Aligarh on Friday. However, based on inputs from the Aligarh police, an advance notice was served to him, asking him not to travel on security grounds,' said DCP Agra City Sonam Kumar. Ramji Lal Suman, however, questioned the police's move that stopped him visiting Aligarh. 'I was scheduled to meet a few individuals who were badly beaten while filming content related to Baba Saheb Dr BR Ambedkar in Aligarh. Instead of acting against those involved in the attack, the police stopped me. This is unacceptable,' he said, as he staged a protest along with his supporters at his residence. It may be recalled that Suman's residence in Agra was allegedly targeted by members of the Karni Sena on March 26 after he made a 'controversial statement'—later expunged from Rajya Sabha records—about medieval Rajput ruler Rana Sanga of Mewar. Again, on April 27, Suman's convoy was attacked near Ghabhana police station limits in Aligarh while en route to Bulandshahr. Tyres were thrown at the speeding vehicles, causing damage at the Khereshwar crossing, where the convoy came to a halt. Aligarh police registered a case against 15 unidentified individuals. A police outpost in-charge and a beat constable were suspended. Five people were arrested on the evening of April 27 but were released later that night.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
SP stages protest across UP over law and order issue
Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Thursday staged a protest across all district headquarters in Uttar Pradesh, including state capital, against the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. The protests were held in response to repeated death threats to the party's Rajya Sabha MP and national general secretary, Ramji Lal Suman , recent attacks on his residence and convoy, and the rising incidents of atrocities against PDA (Pichhda-Dalit-Alpsankhyak) communities. SP leaders submitted a memorandum to the President of India through local district magistrates, demanding her intervention in what they described as a breakdown of constitutional values and democratic norms in the state. "Uttar Pradesh has become a hub of lawlessness, where murders, loot, assaults on women and unchecked violence have become routine. Criminals are operating with impunity, and the BJP-led state govt has completely failed to uphold the rule of law," the memorandum said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Highlighting a specific case, the SP accused members of Karni Sena of issuing repeated death threats to Suman over the past several weeks. The party also claimed that his residence was attacked, and most recently, on April 27, while he was en route to Bulandshahr, his convoy was attacked in Aligarh. Several vehicles were damaged and some individuals sustained injuries. "Despite the grave nature of the attack, no action was taken. This indicates that such anti-social elements are enjoying govt patronage. It exposes the anti-Dalit mindset of the UP administration," the memorandum added. The SP pointed out that party President Akhilesh Yadav has been championing the cause of the PDA and fighting for their constitutional rights and dignity. "But his efforts are being met with backlash from dominant and authoritarian groups who are openly displaying anti-Constitutional and anti-democratic behaviour," the party said. The memorandum further alleged that such forces do not respect the Constitution drafted by BR Ambedkar and are deliberately targeting vulnerable communities. "The frequency and brazenness of atrocities against PDA communities have risen alarmingly in recent months," it noted. The party urged the President, as the guardian of the Constitution, to take cognisance of the crumbling law and order in Uttar Pradesh and the threats to democratic functioning. "We request you to take decisive action and ensure justice to the oppressed. The future of democracy and the Constitution must be safeguarded," the memorandum stated. Protests saw participation from SP workers, leaders and members of civil society groups.
