DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand HC, taking suo motu cognisance of Sunday’s incident involving the violent clash between independent MLA from Khanpur, Umesh Kumar, and former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion pertaining to “verbal assault and gunfire”, summoned the DM and SSP of Haridwar to appear via video conferencing on Tuesday, reports Pankul Sharma. The court stated “they must furnish all evidence pertaining to public confrontation that transpired on Republic Day.”
The court also mandated comprehensive particulars of offences, cases and armaments associated with Kumar and Champion be presented.
It further instructed DM Kamendra Singh and SSP Pramendra Dobhal of Haridwar to implement stringent measures against the accused, and proclaimed “such demonstrations of authority in the state were deplorable and inexcusable”.
Responding promptly, both the officials confirmed that Kumar and Champion were apprehended – with Champion incarcerated and Kumar released on bail.
The DM disclosed that their firearm licences were cancelled, and govt was contemplating the withdrawal of their security provisions.
HC scheduled the next hearing for Feb 12.
