Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Uttar Pradesh govt refuses permission to land Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi’s chopper

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi said earlier he will visit Lakhimpur Kheri to express solidarity with bereaved families of farmers who died in the violence. 

New Delhi: Amid huge Opposition uproar over the death of four farmers in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday (October 4) denied entry to Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s helicopter in Lakhimpur Kheri. 

The UP Home Department in its response to the Punjab government’s Civil Aviation Department on Channi government seeking permission to land the CM’s chopper in Lakhimpur Kheri, said, “Due to imposition of Sec 144 in Lakhimpur Kheri, it's not possible to grant permission for the visit of Punjab CM and Deputy CM." 

UP Home Department writes to Punjab Govt's Civil Aviation Dept on Punjab Govt seeking permission to land its CM's chopper in Lakhimpur Kheri, states, 'Due to imposition of Sec 144 in Lakhimpur Kheri, it's not possible to grant permission for the visit of Punjab CM & Deputy CM.' pic.twitter.com/IdrpWOUUHq