The Lakhimpur Kheri violence is the recent incident where violence, deaths and politics that followed shook the nation. If you are someone who has not been able to keep track of all that has transpired, we have got you covered.

On Sunday, at least 8 people were killed and several were injured after farmer’s protests turned violent in the Lakhimpur-Kheri district Uttar Pradesh. After the 26th January red fort violence, this was a significant event which claimed the lives of many and injured more.

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1. Details
2. The Facts of the Matter
3. The Violence Triggers
4. Home Minister’s Car & Son’s Alleged Involvement
5. What Happened After the Violence?
6. What’s the Current Situation?

Details

The much contentious Farmer’s Law triggered massive protests earlier last year in India, primarily in the Singhu border. The farmer leaders and the government had rounds of talk, all ending in stalemates. The protests continued and soon news of violence breaking out at protest sites emerged.

On 26th January, the farmer leaders were permitted to hold a peaceful rally on a predetermined route. However, the situation turned to absolute chaos when some tractors moved into the heart of the national capital. Within hours, supporters and police were at the sites and soon the clashes led to deaths.

On October 4, almost 9 months after the 26thJanuary violence, another incident happened at the Lakhimpur Kheri district which resulted in deaths of farmer and political workers.

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The Facts of the Matter

At least 8 persons were killed on October 3 after violence broke out at the Lakhimpur Kheri district. The district was serving as the venue for a farmers’ protest. Allegedly 4 persons among dead were workers of the Bharatiya Janata party while the other 4 were farmers. The protest came at a time when Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya is to visit the district.

The Violence Triggers

Reports are conflicting as to what really transpired at the protest site.

However, there’s one common thread in all the reports that have emerged so far. According to them, a convoy of 3 SUVs, knocked down and ran over the protesters.

Soon, stones were pelted from both the sides, and at one point, a mob of people overturned the SUV that allegedly hit the protesting farmers.

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Home Minister’s Car & Son’s Alleged Involvement

The protestors and the party workers found themselves amid chaos after the sudden clash by the car. Reportedly, one of the cars in the convoy is owned by the state Home Minister Ajay Mishra. T

he farm leaders caused an uproar and sought arrest of the minister and his son, the latter, they claimed was driving one of the SUV.

After the incident, Mr. Mishra spoke to the media and claimed that the 4 persons that died included BJP workers and the SUV driver.

Mr. Mishra also claimed that they were attacked by persons that were armed with sticks and swords. He further dismissed the allegations of his son driving the SUV and claimed that his son was not at the spot.

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What Happened After the Violence?

After the incident, the opposition parties condemned the BJP for the “cruel” incident and sought the resignation of the state’s CM, Yogi Adityanath.

Meanwhile, CM Adityanath offered his condolences and labelled the incident as “unfortunate”. He also proclaimed that for those who are guilty, justice will be served. He also asked for the people of Lakhimpur to maintain peace.

Opposition party Congress and its leaders have also been condemning the act. Further, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi was detained by the police after she refused to move from the protest site. In several videos that are making the round on the internet, Gandhi can be seen asking for arrest warrant from the police.

After she was detained, it was reported that she was manhandled by the police.

Further, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, Chattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, and Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh were also detained.

What’s the Current Situation?

Less than a day after the incident, the UP government announced that a High Court judge will be handling the investigation. Further, a Rs. 45 lakh compensations has also been announced for the families of the farmers killed. For the injured Rs. 10 lakhs will be given by the UP government.