Lucknow, February 22: Claiming that the clash between PAC and farmers in Gautam Buddha Nagar was not related to land acquisition, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday ordered a CB-CID probe into the incident in which five persons were injured.
“The incident has nothing to do with land acquisition. It took place when some unscrupulous elements entered into scuffle with PAC personnel, who were returning to Lucknow for ensuring security of Chief Minister Mayawati during her visit,” Additional Cabinet Secretary Ravindra Singh told reporters.
He said that a CB-CID inquiry has been ordered into the matter.
Chief Minister Mayawati said that the visit of JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav at the spot, without information was unfortunate and just an attempt to politicise the issue caused due to unscrupulous elements.
Five persons, including two PAC jawans were yesterday injured when they clashed in GB Nagar area.
“Two vehicles of 32nd battalion of PAC were intercepted by farmers, who were already sitting on dharna in Paswal village in Damkaul. The farmers indulged in unprovoked brick batting and opened fire several rounds,” Special Director General Brij Lal had told reporters here.
-PTI