Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Income Tax Official Suspended After Alleged Assault in Lucknow
Yogendra Kumar Mishra, an Income Tax official, was suspended after being accused of attacking Gaurav Garg, a junior officer.
The incident happened during a meeting in Lucknow and involved a dispute over a cricket team.
Mishra allegedly attempted to strangle Garg and stab him with glass.
Police are investigating and Mishra claims he is being targeted, dismissing the cricket issue as minor.
Mishra's headquarters have been shifted to Kolkata and he's barred from leaving without permission.
Joint Commissioner Yogendra Kumar Mishra was suspended after assaulting a junior officer.
The incident occurred during a meeting in Lucknow on May 29.
Gaurav Garg filed an FIR accusing Mishra of a premeditated attack.
Mishra faces charges including attempted murder.
Mishra claims he is a victim of a vendetta.
- Who
- Yogendra Kumar Mishra and Gaurav Garg
- What
- Mishra was suspended following an assault.
- When
- May 29, with suspension occurring on Wednesday
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The assault allegedly stemmed from a dispute over a cricket team captaincy.
Mishra
Garg
Mishra's Claims
Mishra
Mishra claims the incident is a vendetta and the cricket dispute was minor.
Garg
Garg accuses Mishra of a violent, premeditated attack.
- Suspect
- Yogendra Kumar Mishra
- Victim
- Gaurav Garg
- Incident Date
- May 29
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Charges
- Attempt to murder, criminal intimidation, obstruction of duty
- Suspension Date
- Wednesday
