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The Uttar Pradesh police on Friday arrested one person in connection with the Ballia shooting incident. The arrested person was identified as Devendra Pratap Singh, while police have also named eight other people in the FIR. According to the details, nearly 20 people have also been listed in the complaint. Meanwhile, BJP MLA Surendra Singh on Friday said, “This is a casualty that can happen anywhere. In this incident, there was stone-pelting from both sides. The law will take its own course in the matter.”
While admitting that the accused is a member of the ruling BJP in Uttar Pradesh, MLA Surendra Singh also said, “This is a casualty that can happen anywhere. In this incident, there was stone-pelting from both sides. The law will take its own course in the matter.”
Sub-divisional magistrate (SDM), Circle Officer (CO) and the station officer along with other policemen present at the time of the incident have been suspended following orders by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Instructions have also been given for criminal action to prove the role of officers in the incident.
An action also has been initiated against the accused BJP leader in the case.
