Outcry Over Dalit Family Murders Sparks Law & Order Debate in UP

Opposition leaders have criticized the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh following the murder of four Dalit family members in Amethi. Sunil Kumar and his family were shot dead, prompting denunciations of the state's law and order. Leaders demand strict action, condemning the government's handling of crime.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 04-10-2024 16:01 IST | Created: 04-10-2024 16:01 IST
Outcry Over Dalit Family Murders Sparks Law & Order Debate in UP
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The murder of a Dalit family in Amethi has sparked a political storm in Uttar Pradesh, with opposition leaders denouncing the state's handling of law and order. The brutal killing of Sunil Kumar, his wife, and two daughters inside their home has raised serious concerns about safety and governance in the state.

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati and Congress's UP president Ajay Rai criticized the Yogi government's inability to curb crime, while Rashtriya Shoshit Samaj Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya demanded swift arrests. They highlighted how the government's inaction and poor policing have led to this tragedy.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences and vowed strict action against the culprits. As opposition voices grow louder, calls for accountability and concrete measures to improve law and order in Uttar Pradesh have intensified, with protests being considered by leaders like Chandra Shekhar Aazad.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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