Uttarakhnad: Haridwar police action in firing dispute, Umesh Kumar also in custody, gunner will be taken back, license also cancelled
Haridwar police is seen to be strict in the firing case of Khanpur MLA Umesh Kumar and former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion. Haridwar SSP Pramod Singh Dobal has made it clear that any kind of hooliganism will not be tolerated in the district. Cases have been registered against both the leaders under various sections. Apart from this, the gunners given for the security of both the leaders will also be taken back. At the same time, the report of cancelling the licenses of their weapons will also be sent to the DM.
The police has decided to take big action in the war going on between Khanpur MLA Umesh Kumar and former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion in Roorkee area of Haridwar district for the last two days. On one hand, while the police has registered cases against both the leaders in this case, their weapon licenses will also be canceled. Police has arrested Champion and his companions from Dehradun. MLA Umesh Kumar has been taken into custody. Now the gunners of these leaders will be taken back.
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On Sunday, January 26, former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion reached the office of Khanpur MLA Umesh Kumar with his supporters and beat up the staff there. After this, Champion also fired several rounds there. After the firing, Champion fled from there. As soon as he got information about the case, Umesh Kumar also reached his office and pressured the police to take action. After this, the police registered a case and arrested Champion from Dehradun.
At the same time, Champion’s wife Devyani Rani also filed a complaint against Umesh Kumar in Roorkee Civil Line Police Station. Devyani Rani alleges that around 9 pm on Saturday night, Umesh Kumar came to her house with some goons in some vehicles and abused her. Devyani Rani alleges that Umesh Kumar has also threatened to kill her if she leaves. The police have registered a case in this matter. It is being told that Umesh Kumar is currently in police custody.
