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FIR Filed Against SP Workers Over Pratapgarh CEC Protest
Police in Pratapgarh have filed a case after a protest by Samajwadi Party workers.
They say five people are named in the case, along with about 150 people who have not yet been identified.
The protest took place at Ambedkar Chowk on Wednesday.
Police said rules limiting public gatherings were in force and the group did not have permission.
Officers said the protesters continued after police tried to stop them.
They also allegedly shouted slogans and burned an effigy of election chief Gyanesh Kumar.
Police are checking video footage to identify more people.
Legal action is being taken.
Police registered an FIR against five named and about 150 unidentified Samajwadi Party workers and office-bearers.
The group allegedly held a procession and protest at Ambedkar Chowk on Wednesday without permission from the superintendent of police.
Authorities said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita were in force in Pratapgarh district.
Police said demonstrators continued despite being stopped, raised slogans and allegedly burned an effigy of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Police are reviewing video footage to identify other alleged participants, while legal action is underway.
- Who
- Five named and about 150 unidentified Samajwadi Party workers and office-bearers are accused.
- What
- An FIR was registered over an alleged unauthorized protest and violation of prohibitory orders.
- Where
- Ambedkar Chowk, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- The protest took place on Wednesday; officials reported the FIR on Thursday.
- Why
- The workers were protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Police account
Protesters’ position
Compliance with restrictions
Police account
Police said prohibitory orders were in force, the protest lacked permission, and demonstrators continued after officers tried to stop them.
Protesters’ position
The report gives no response or account from the Samajwadi Party workers.
Conduct during the protest
Police account
Police alleged that protesters raised slogans and burned an effigy of Gyanesh Kumar.
Protesters’ position
The report includes no statement from protesters about these allegations.
Key facts
- Named accused
- Five
- Unidentified accused
- About 150 workers and office-bearers
- Protest date
- Wednesday
- Protest location
- Ambedkar Chowk, Pratapgarh
- Order cited
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Police action
- Video footage is being examined to identify other alleged participants.
Sources
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