Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra assures “appropriate action” for lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal activists in Indore

Home Minister Narottam Mishra on June 19, assured “appropriate action” in connection with the lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal activists in Indore. Kailash Vijayvargiya says he condemns lathi-charge and stern action should be taken against the policemen involved in the barbaric lathi-charge.”

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on June 19, assured “appropriate action” in connection with the lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal activists in Indore last week during an anti–drug mafia protest, a government official said quoting the minister.

BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya also condemned the incident and said stern action should be taken against the policemen involved in the lathi-charge.

A probe was underway into the incident, which took place on June 15 at the busy Palasia intersection, a public relations department official said quoting the state Home Minister.

Mr. Mishra on June 19 spoke over phone to local Bajrang Dal functionary Rajesh Binjwe, who was injured in the lathi-charge and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here, and enquired about his health, he said.

The minister said an investigation was on into the incident and "appropriate action" would be taken accordingly.

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Talking to PTI, Mr. Binjwe said, “Police lathi-charged those who were protesting against drug mafia. We demand that police officers who ordered the action at least be suspended.” Two officers, including a deputy commissioner of police, were removed on June 16, from field posting following the incident.