FIR Filed Against 28 for Blocking Lucknow-Kanpur Highway
FIR against 28 for blocking highway
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An FIR has been filed against three named individuals and 25 unidentified persons for blocking the Lucknow-Kanpur National Highway in Sarojininagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. The protest arose after traffic authorities closed an illegal road cut, leading to disruptions in traffic and subsequent police intervention.
- 01FIR registered against three named individuals and 25 unidentified persons.
- 02Protest occurred on April 9 due to closure of an illegal road cut.
- 03Police attempted to disperse the crowd but faced resistance.
- 04Closure of the road cut was aimed at improving road safety.
- 05Investigation is ongoing to identify all participants in the protest.
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Police in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, have registered an FIR against three named individuals and 25 unidentified persons for blocking the Lucknow-Kanpur National Highway in the Sarojininagar area. The incident occurred on April 9 when local residents protested the closure of an unauthorized road cut by traffic authorities, which was part of a traffic regulation drive aimed at enhancing road safety due to frequent accidents. Sub-inspector Avneesh Verma reported that the protest escalated despite police efforts to negotiate with the crowd. The police named Manik Chandra Tiwari, Rakesh (a grocery store owner), and Brijendra Sharma alias Pappu as key accused. The highway blockade disrupted traffic until senior officials intervened, and the situation was brought under control. The police are continuing their investigation to identify all individuals involved in the protest.
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The closure of the illegal road cut aims to improve road safety, potentially reducing accidents and traffic disruptions on the busy highway.
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