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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Removes Five Officials Over Harda Hostel Lathi Charge

It follows a state inquiry that cited improper use of force against Karni Sena activists at a Rajput student hostel.

Overview

  • Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has removed ASP RD Prajapati, SDOP Archana Sharma, SDM Khuman Shanu Devadiya, City Kotwali SHO Prahlad Singh Marskoley and Traffic Inspector Sandeep Sunesh from Harda district and attached them to the Narmadapuram IG office.
  • A July 15 government inquiry found lapses in administration and excessive use of water cannon, tear gas and lathi charge during the July 13 protest at the hostel.
  • The unrest began with a 16-hour sit-in by Karni Sena activists on the Khandwa bypass over an alleged Rs 18 lakh diamond fraud, which escalated after police entered the hostel premises.
  • Opposition leaders Digvijaya Singh and Jitu Patwari have called for a judicial probe, accusing the government of suppressing dissent after nearly 60 arrests.
  • Community representatives have petitioned the Human Rights Commission, alleging caste-based targeting and demanding an independent investigation into police conduct.