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Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SIT issues summons to 12 farmers
Updated On: 06 January, 2022 11:24 AM IST | Uttar Pradesh | IANS
Seven farmers have been arrested in the case so far and the SIT is looking for more suspects
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A vehicle set ablaze after a BJP convoy mowed down protesting farmers at Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh. File pic/PTI
The special investigation team (SIT), has now summoned 12 farmers in connection with the alleged lynching of three BJP workers during the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri that took place on October 3 last year. Most of these farmers had earlier stated that they were present at the spot but were not involved in the attack. They were, at that time, charged under bailable sections such as `rioting` and `voluntarily causing hurt` and were let off by the SIT officials under Section 41 of the CrPC.
Seven farmers have been arrested in the case so far and the SIT is looking for more suspects. An SIT member said, "We have issued summons to record statements of the farmers who were present on the spot and were part of the mob. A few of them appeared before us earlier but none were arrested."
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