Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Madhya Pradesh CM Orders Action Over Harda Police Cane-Charge
The head of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, fired some government and police leaders after police hit people with sticks during a protest.
The protest was about a businessman.
Police used water cannons and tear gas, and also hit students in a hostel.
People are upset, and politicians want a deeper look into what happened.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav removed several officials after a police cane-charge incident in Harda.
The action followed a police cane-charge on a Rajput student hostel during a Karni Sena protest.
Protests stemmed from alleged police protection of a businessman accused of fraud.
Police used water cannons, tear gas, and lathicharge to disperse demonstrators, including in a hostel.
Opposition leaders demanded a judicial probe, and the Human Rights Commission was approached.
- Who
- CM Mohan Yadav and various police/administrative officials
- What
- Madhya Pradesh CM ordered removal of officials after police cane-charge.
- When
- Following the July 13 incident
- Where
- Harda district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Due to "improper use of force" and "negligence" during a protest.
Opposition Criticism
Government Response
Response to Incident
Opposition Criticism
Congress figures such as Digvijaya Singh and Jitu Patwari demanded a judicial probe and accused the government of suppressing dissent.
Government Response
Government response is an attempt to contain the political fallout.
Government Actions
Opposition Criticism
Opposition leaders have criticized the police action as "barbaric" and "undemocratic".
Government Response
CM Mohan Yadav took decisive action.
- Event
- Police cane-charge
- Location
- Harda, Madhya Pradesh
- Officials Removed
- ASP, SDM, SDOP, Police Station In-charges
- Protesting Group
- Karni Sena
- Allegation
- Police protecting a businessman
- Charges
- Excessive force, suppressing dissent
