Vehemently Opposed Minister’s Son’s Bail Plea: UP In Supreme Court

New Delhi: The bail application by Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni’s son Ashish Mishra, accused of running over farmers during a rally, had been “vehemently opposed”, the Uttar Pradesh government has said, refuting charges by the families of the victims of special treatment for the accused and threats to a witness.

In its response to a plea challenging Mr Mishra’s bail in the Lakhimpur Kheri case, the Uttar Pradesh government filed its response in the Supreme Court today, saying that the decision to file an appeal against the bail “is pending consideration before relevant authorities”.

“Allegations that the UP government did not oppose bail to Ashish Mishra in Allahabad High Court is completely untrue… UP government vehemently opposed the bail application,” it said.

Denying allegations that a witness was attacked over the Lakhimpur Kheri case, the Uttar Pradesh government has said they were attacked over a personal dispute involving throwing colours on Holi.

It also contested allegations that attackers had issued threats that now that the BJP had won the UP elections, they would “take care” of him.

“Witnesses of the altercation say no such statements were made… Families of all victims and witnesses of Lakhimpur violence are being provided continuous security. The state government has provided armed gunners to witnesses,” the government said.

“Regular security appraisals are being done for witnesses. In the most recent interaction, they expressed satisfaction with security arrangements,” it said.