EC Orders Removal Of Munger SP Lipi Singh And DM Rajesh Meena

In a fresh turn of events, the Election Commission (EC) has ordered the immediate removal of Munger's District Magistrate Rajesh Meena, and Superintendent of Police (SP) Lipi Singh today, October 29. The EC’s decision comes after the duo received widespread flak for allegedly opening lathi charge and fire upon devotees at a Durga puja immersion in the said area. The shooting resulted in the death of an 18-year-old boy and left several people injured.

EC Orders Removal Of Munger SP Lipi Singh And DM Rajesh Meena

As per News 18, the EC has directed Magadh Divisional Commissioner Asangba Chuba Ao to conduct an inquiry into the incident. It has given one week’s time to complete the probe. A statement released by the commission also said that Munger will get a new District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police today.

Notably, Munger has witnessed continuous protests against DM Meena and SP Singh since the incident took place on Monday. Today, too, violent demonstrators reportedly ransacked the SP’s office and torched a police outpost in the area. Additionally, agitators allegedly attacked Munger’s Sub Divisional Officer’s office and burnt tyres near the district’s Rajiv Chowk area.

What You Should Know: 

• The Election Commission (EC) has ordered the immediate removal of Munger, Bihar’s District Magistrate Rajesh Meena, and Superintendent of Police (SP) Lipi Singh today, October 29.
• It has also directed Magadh Divisional Commissioner Asangba Chuba Ao to conduct an inquiry into the incident within a week. 
• A statement released by the commission said that Munger will get a new District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police today.
• Notably, Munger has witnessed continuous protests against DM Meena and SP Singh since the incident took place on Monday.

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SP Lipi Singh Compared To General Dyer

The Munger shooting took place days before the area’s first polling phase. With the ongoing elections in Bihar, political parties have engaged in a war of words over the incident. Rashtriya Janata Dal leader, Tejashwi Yadav, called for strict action against SP Singh. He even went as far as to compare her with General Dyer - the British officer responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Previously, she had earned the moniker of 'Lady Singham' for her unique approach to crimes and police investigations.

Meanwhile, the police have said that it was simply trying to maintain law and order after some anti-social elements resorted to stone-pelting during the immersion. Additionally, they said that the fire was opened by someone from the crowd and not by them.

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Picture Credits: Times of India

Tarini Gandhiok is an intern with SheThePeople.TV