Ashish Mishra is the son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra. (File photo)
Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra, who is accused of running over farmers in Uttar Pradesh and was arrested on Saturday after being questioned for over 12 hours in Lakhimpur Kheri was sent to police custody for three days on Monday.
The police, after arresting Mr Mishra, said he had been giving "evasive answers" and not cooperating.
The UP police had filed a case of murder against Ashish Mishra but had not arrested him so far. Though the Union Minister admits the SUV that ran over farmers belongs to him, he maintains his son was not in it.
Eight people, including four farmers, died in the UP district last week after a car ran over a group of demonstrators protesting against the visit by junior Home Minister Ajay Mishra and UP's Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.
The farmer said that the incident was a "pre-planned conspiracy". They demanded that Union Minister Ajay Mishra should also be removed from the government as he started this conspiracy and is also protecting the culprits in the case.
Here are Highlights on Violence In Lakhimpur Kheri:
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Centre, UP governments tried to protect Ajay Mishra Teni's son, says Congress leader Tariq Anwar
Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Sunday alleged that the Central and the Uttar Pradesh governments tried to protect Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Ajay Mishra Teni who was arrested for his alleged involvement in Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
"Everyone from the Centre to the Uttar Pradesh government tried to protect Ashish Mishra. He was being given VIP treatment. There were many leaders from Congress and other opposition parties who were demanding his arrest. Had Congress not raised this demand, Mishra would not have been arrested. It was too late on part of the government and the police to arrest him," he said.
Families of BJP workers who died in Lakhimpur Kheri violence demand justice
The families of BJP workers who died in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence on Sunday demanded justice and alleged that FIR has not been registered by the police in the case.
The family of Shubham Mishra also alleged that they have not received the post-mortem report.
Speaking to ANI, the relative of Hari Om, who died in the violence (the driver of Ashish Mishra Teni) said that the FIR has not been registered yet and they have not received the post-mortem report of the deceased so far.
He further slammed Rakesh Tikait for his "reaction to action" comment and said that Tikait does not follow the Constitution. He further demanded from the government to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
"They cannot be farmers. Can farmers kill with such brutality?" said the father of another deceased Shubham.
Congress trying to revive itself in UP through Lakhimpur Kheri incident: BJP MP
Uttar Pradesh BJP co-incharge Vivek Thakur on Sunday alleged that Congress is trying to revive itself in the poll-bound state through Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
Mr Thakur said, "Nothing unusual about it. Congress is trying to revive itself in Uttar Pradesh. Lakhimpur Kheri was an incident and they did not overcome it till yet. The place is full of riot posters. Opposition fighting to get the primary position within themselves.
Asked about the Opposition's demand for the resignation of Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni, the BJP MP said, "The opposition has to be logical in its demand. The high-level probe is being set up. One former DGP is also part of the investigation team. The investigation is happening at full speed. Law will take its own course."
Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of several farmer unions, alleged that Ashish Mishra Teni, son of Junior Home Minister Ajay Mishra arrived with three vehicles around the time that farmers were dispersing from their protest at the helipad and mowed down farmers and towards the end also attacked SKM leader Tajinder Singh Virk directly, by trying to run a vehicle over him.
The minister, however, has denied the allegations, saying he was not present at the spot where the incident took place.
Lakhimpur Kheri violence not ordinary crime: Congress's Salman Khurshid
Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday termed the October 3 violence in Lakhimpur Kheri as "tragic" and said this was not an ordinary crime as it was committed because of a "particular callous attitude" towards a democratic protest.
He also said that "one should not see an opportunity in this tragedy".
Congress writes to President, says Rahul Gandhi, other leaders want to present detailed memorandum of facts
Congress seeks appointment with President Ram Nath Kovind for a seven-member party delegation led by Rahul Gandhi to present a detailed memorandum of facts.
"Matter to be heard on Monday- October 11 over whether he should be sent to police custody or not. For the time being, he will be in judicial custody," said Avdesh Kumar, Ashish Mishra's lawyer
Ashish Mishra Was Not Able To Explain About His Whereabouts During Incident: Sources
Top sources in the Uttar Pradesh Police told NDTV that Ashish Mishra was not able to explain several points about his whereabouts during the incident last Sunday. Witnesses have said he was missing from the event he said he was at between 2 and 4 pm, his phone location showed him closer to the crime scene, and the driver of the SUV that rammed the farmers did not appear to match the description made by him.
Ashish Mishra Arrested 5 Days After Named In Murder Case
Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra who is accused of running over farmers in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested on Saturday after being questioned for over 12 hours in Lakhimpur Kheri. The police said he had been giving "evasive answers" and not cooperating.
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