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Blame game has begun over the death of Apple sales executive Vivek Tiwari who was allegedly shot dead by two police constables – Prashant Chowdhary and Sandeep Kumar – on 29 September, for refusing to stop during ‘routine checking’.
Kalpana Tiwari, wife of Vivek Tiwari, who was shot dead by police constables in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar, said her faith in the state government has "further strengthened" after she met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 1 October.
I had said that I have faith in the government. It has strengthened now. Whatever I asked for – unbiased investigation, a job, money to raise and educate my kids. He (Yogi Adityanath) heard me and promised to help. Meeting him encouraged me that I will be able to fulfill my responsibilities.Kalpana Tiwari, wife of Vivek Tiwari
Sonia Gandhi Extends Support
Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi spoke to Kalpana Tiwari on the phone and expressed her condolences and support, reported ANI.
A delegation of leaders comprising Kishori Lal and MLC Deepak Singh had also met Kalpana on behalf of Sonia.
Akhilesh: This Case Proves Fake Encounters Being Carried Out By UP Police
Former Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav met the family of Vivek Tiwari at their residence in Lucknow on 1 October.
He also demanded from the government that they help the families of all victims of fake encounter and that Vivek Tiwari’s family be given Rs 5 crore compensation.
They (BJP) will not pay heed to anybody who dies in their governance. This case proves that police have been carrying out fake encounters. All the victims (of fake encounters) must be helped.Akhilesh Yadav, Former CM, UP
Mayawati: BJP Government Paving Way for Goons in Uniform
Hitting out at the Yogi Adityanath government in the state, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said if she were the chief minister, she would have first taken action against the accused cops, and then met the family of the victim.
There is no law and order in this state but BJP government’s casteist, spiteful and biased ruling paves way for goons in uniform. Because of this, people of every community and religion are suffering.Mayawati, Former CM, UP
Fresh FIR Against Cops
A second FIR was filed in the case on Sunday, 30 September, a day after Tiwari was killed. In the fresh FIR, constable Chowdhary was accused of opening fire on Vivek.
A fresh FIR has been filed. We are with the family. The government is in contact with them. Please be patient, the family does not want politics over the matter.Dinesh Sharma, Deputy CM, UP
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