Amethi Police Arrests Driver Who Issued Death Threat to Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad on Facebook
Amethi, Uttar Pradesh: The Amethi Police on Thursday arrested a driver who had issued a death threat to Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad on Facebook. The accused, identified as Vimlesh Singh, was arrested from Gauriganj police station area.
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| Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad |
Singh is a resident of Gauriganj and works as a driver in Haryana. He is believed to be a member of the Thakur community, which is a dominant caste in Amethi.
The police said that they had registered an FIR against Singh on Wednesday after a screenshot of his Facebook post went viral. In the post, Singh had threatened to kill Azad in broad daylight at a busy intersection. He had also claimed that he was a member of the "Thakurs of Amethi".
The police said that they had been tracking Singh's movements and arrested him after he returned to Amethi from Haryana. He is being interrogated and the police are trying to ascertain his motive behind issuing the death threat.
Azad, who is the president of the Bhim Army, is a Dalit leader who has been vocal in his criticism of the upper castes. He has been arrested several times in the past for his alleged involvement in inciting violence.
The attack on Azad has sparked outrage among Dalits and other marginalized communities. They have called for a speedy investigation and action against the perpetrators.
The police have assured that they will take strict action against anyone found guilty of threatening or attacking Azad. They have also appealed to the public to maintain peace and harmony.
Background
Chandrashekhar Azad is the president of the Bhim Army, a Dalit rights organization. He has been critical of the upper castes and has been arrested several times in the past for his alleged involvement in inciting violence.
On June 29, 2023, Azad was attacked by unidentified assailants in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He was shot in the abdomen and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Delhi.
The police have registered an FIR against the attackers and are investigating the case. They have also arrested a man who had issued a death threat to Azad on Facebook.
The attack on Azad has sparked outrage among Dalits and other marginalized communities. They have called for a speedy investigation and action against the perpetrators.
The police have assured that they will take strict action against anyone found guilty of threatening or attacking Azad. They have also appealed to the public to maintain peace and harmony.
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