UP Chief Minster Yogi expresses grief over Lakhimpur incident
UP Chief Minster Yogi expresses grief over Lakhimpur incident
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Following the death of 8 people in the Lakhimpur incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident called it unfortunate.  Reportedly least eight people were killed as violence erupted during a farmers' protest. Describing the incident as "unfortunate", Yogi Adityanath said that "action will be taken against whoever is responsible." The violence broke out in the Lakhimpur Kheri district after two SUVs allegedly ran over a group of anti-farm law protesters, who were demonstrating against the visit of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya at the Tikonia-Banbirpur road.

In a tweet, the chief minister said, "The incident that happened in Lakhimpur Kheri district is very sad and unfortunate. @UPGovt Will go into the bottom of the causes of this incident and expose the elements involved in the incident and take strict action against the culprits."

Further, Taking serious cognizance of the incident, UP police’s additional director general (ADG) (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar, along with other senior officials, are present at the spot to control the situation. CM Yogi Adityanath appealed the locals to maintain peace and not pay heed to rumours. He also asked people to refrain from arriving at any conclusions.

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