Admn seeks ‘facts’ on Kanth incident from BJP MLAs

“The BJP had approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and raised issues of violation of human rights during a protest in Kaanth. I am conducting the inquiry and have sent letters to BJP leaders requesting them to present their facts over alleged violation of human rights,” ADM (Finance) Raj Kumar, who is the inquiry officer, stated.

The ADM added he will himself visit Kaanth for getting ground information.

The letters were served on August 1 but no BJP MLA has responded so far.

“The last date (to respond) was August 5. Obviously it will be extended so that they can present their view. It will be delayed,” Rajkumar stated.

Meanwhile, Suresh Khanna, who headed the four-member fact-finding committee of the BJP, said: “I have been told that some letter has been sent to us by the Moradabad district administration. I will surely respond to it after reaching Shahjahanpur. There should not be any discrimination among classes. Dalits are not allowed to use loudspeaker while other sections can use it, we will surely present the facts,”

Suresh Rana, however, claimed he has not received any such letter. “I had searched my office and checked several times. I have not received any letter. Moreover, Suresh Khanna is authorised to answer it,” he said.