Published 23:30 IST, January 28th 2025
'Shameful and Unforgivable': Uttarakhand HC Takes Cognizance of Roorkee Clash
Uttarakhand HC took suo motu cognisance of Roorkee clash between independent MLA Umesh Kumar and ex-BJP MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion, calling it "shameful."
- India News
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Nainital: The Uttarakhand High Court on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the Roorkee clash between independent MLA Umesh Kumar and ex-BJP MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion, calling it "shameful and unforgivable."
The high court ordered the Haridwar district magistrate and senior superintendent of police to take strict action against those involved in the incident.
The vacation bench of Justice Rakesh Thapliyal said that the "display of muscle power in Devbhoomi is shameful and unforgivable".
On Sunday, Champion arrived at his political rival Kumar's office in Khanpur, Roorkee along with his supporters, allegedly abused people around and fired at his office from outside several times in broad daylight. Kumar also wielded a gun in retaliation.
High Court Expressed Concern
The high court expressed concern over non-compliance of the order passed by the Supreme Court in the case of Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay vs Union of India.
In this order, guidelines have been issued to stop the criminalization of politics.
On Tuesday, the high court directed the Haridwar DM and SSP to appear in the court through video conferencing in the post lunch session.
The DM and SSP submitted that current MLA Kumar and former MLA Champion were arrested.
While Champion is in jail, Umesh Kumar is out on bail.
Arms Licenses Canceled
The DM also said the arms licences of both the leaders have been cancelled and the government is in the process of removing the security provided to them.
It was also informed that 19 cases each are pending against both of them in various courts.
The high court fixed the next date of hearing on February 12 and directed the DM and SSP to take strict action against the accused. The court also asked for a report of criminal history of both the accused.
A court in Roorkee on Monday sent Champion, former BJP MLA from Khanpur, to 14 days' judicial custody for allegedly firing at the office of his political rival and present Khanpur legislator Kumar.
Independent MLA Kumar, who also wielded a gun in retaliation, was granted bail by another court.
(with agency inputs)
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Updated 23:30 IST, January 28th 2025