Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik has expressed grief over the recent communal clashes in the state’s Kasganj district and said such incidents bring a bad name to the state.
Speaking at a function, Naik said, “Whatever happened in Kasganj is unfortunate and a matter of shame. The government should do a detailed investigation and take steps to avoid such incidents in future.”
Meanwhile, CM Yogi Adityanath has announced an ex gratia of Rs 20 lakh for the family of Chandhan Gupta, who died in the riots.
Till now, more than 110 people have been arrested while Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel have intensified vigil in the district. Explosives were found during house-to-house searches following which the state police chief said that the stringent National Security Act (NSA) would be invoked against the culprits.
The state government, meanwhile, emphasised that none of the mischief mongers would be spared. Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma said that neither the criminals nor conspirators would get away even as opposition parties like the BSP and SP were vociferously critical.
At least three shops, two private buses and a car were torched in Kasganj on Saturday after a young boy was killed in clashes after a mob stone-pelted a motorcycle rally taken out to celebrate Republic Day.
The administration also organised a meeting of the district peace committee to restore normalcy. “During the meeting, it was decided that shops and commercial establishments will remain open,” said ADG Agra, Ajay Anand.
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