SC appoints former Punjab and Haryana HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

The Supreme Court has appointed a former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge to monitor the probe into the Lakhimpur violence incident.

The Supreme Court has appointed Rakesh Kumar Jain, a former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge, to monitor the investigation into the Lakhimpur violence incident that claimed the lives of eight people, including four farmers.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana said Rakesh Jain will monitor the investigation to ensure transparency and fairness in the case.