The Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh appears to be unfazed with the outrage over the alleged killing of a journalist in Shahjahanpur. Continuing to rally behind minister Ram Murti Verma, the government on Monday again refused to take any action against him.
Senior Samajwadi Party leader and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Shivpal Yadav on Monday said that minister Ram Murti Verma would not be removed without full inquiry into the alleged killing of Shahjahanpur journalist Jagendra Singh finds him guilty.
The family of the journalist has now said they will sit on a hunger strike against the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government. They have questioned why no action has been taken against Varma yet.
This came even as four policemen were suspended in connection with the case on Sunday, pending an inquiry.
A PIL has been filed with the Allahabad High Court demanding a CBI probe into the case. The family has alleged pressure by the SP leaders to drop the charges.
The victim's wife said, "Police officials came along with SP goons and set my husband on fire. We want the minister's resignation and arrest."
Singh died after he was allegedly burnt alive for a Facebook post against Ram Murti.
Singh's family has claimed that a police officer allegedly set the journalist on fire. He succumbed to his injuries while he was being taken to the hospital.
Singh had reportedly written about the MLA in newspapers accusing him of nefarious activities regarding illegal mining and forced occupation of land, etc. The charges are said to have angered the Samajwadi Party leader. He also allegedly implicated Singh in a false case.
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