Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government finally took action in journalist Jagendra Singh's murder in Shahjahanpur district as four police officers have been suspended pending an inquiry. Policeman Sri Prakash accused of allegedly murdering the journalist has also been suspended.
Samajwadi Party MLA Mithilesh Kumar also visited the family of the journalist but was turned away by protesters.
However, no action has been taken against minister Ram Murti Verma.
A PIL has been filed with the Allahabad High Court demanding a CBI probe into the case. The family has alleged pressure by the SP leaders to drop the charges.
The victim's wife said, "Police officials came along with SP goons and set my husband on fire. We want the minister's resignation and arrest."
His son said, "My father approached police citing threats to his life but no action was taken and no protection was given to him. There were false cases registered against my father."
Singh died after he was allegedly burnt alive for a Facebook post against Ram Murti.
Singh's family has claimed that a police officer allegedly set the journalist on fire. He succumbed to his injuries while he was being taken to the hospital.
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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