Supreme Court Orders Investigation into Allegations Against Ashish Mishra Over Bail Violations
The court has directed Uttar Pradesh Police to probe claims of witness intimidation and Mishra's alleged presence at a public event in violation of bail conditions.
- Ashish Mishra, a key accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, is alleged to have violated his bail conditions by attending a public event in Lakhimpur and influencing witnesses.
- The Supreme Court has instructed the Lakhimpur Kheri Superintendent of Police to conduct a fact-finding inquiry and submit a report within four weeks.
- Victims' counsel presented an audio recording purportedly showing attempts to intimidate witnesses, which Mishra's lawyers dismissed as baseless and an attempt to prejudice the trial.
- Mishra's bail, granted in January 2023, restricts his movements to Delhi and Lucknow, with specific conditions for visits to Lakhimpur only for court proceedings.
- The 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri incident resulted in eight deaths, including four farmers allegedly mowed down by a convoy linked to Mishra, sparking retaliatory violence.
Hindustan Times 
