Shahjahanpur: The Supreme Court has pulled up the Central and the Uttar Pradesh government asking them why a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should not be ordered into the alleged murder of journalist Jagender Singh in Shahjahanpur. The apex court has asked the governments to respond to the plea seeking a CBI probe in the case.
Jagender Singh was allegedly set on fire by policemen on June 1 during a raid at his house at Vikas Colony in Sadar Bazar, Shahjahanpur. He died during treatment at a hospital in Lucknow on June 8. Singh was allegedly burtnt to death for his posts against Samajwadi Party minister Ram Murti Verma.
Ralling behind the minister, UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav had refused to act against Verma. The UP government government had said that Vema would not be removed till full inquiry into the alleged killing of the journalist Jagendra Singh finds him guilty.
Skirting questions on action against the Uttar Pradesh minister, the UP CM said had that his party had always fought wrongdoings.
The family of slain journalist has been on hunger strike demanding a CBI probe into the killing. The CM, however, added that "no injustice will be done with anyone".
Singh had reportedly written about the MLA in newspapers accusing him of nefarious activities regarding illegal mining and forced occupation of land, etc. The charges are said to have angered the Samajwadi Party leader. He also allegedly implicated Singh in a false case.
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