Lakhimpur Kheri violence LIVE Updates: Congress says Priyanka arrested; Akhilesh under house arrest

Lakhimpur Kheri violence LIVE Updates: Congress says Priyanka arrested; Akhilesh under house arrest

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence LIVE Update: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who was on her way to Lakhimpur Kheri to visit the families of the victims of Sunday’s violence, has been arrested in Hargaon

Lakhimpur Kheri violence LIVE Updates: Congress says Priyanka arrested; Akhilesh under house arrest

Lakhimpur Kheri News: Eight people were killed as violence erupted after a BJP leaders' convoy allegedly mowed down protesting farmers. PTI

SP cadre gather outside Akhilesh's home as police bars him from leaving for Lakhimpur Kheri

Hundreds of supporters of Akhilesh Yadav have gathered outside his residence in Lucknow as a massive amount of police force was deployed there overnight, putting the leader in a virtual house arrest. 

Oct 04, 2021 - 09:21 (IST)

Lakhimpur Kheri violence Latest News Update

Akhilesh Yadav under virtual house arrest

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav were put under house arrest on Monday ahead of his scheduled visit to Lakhimpur Kheri to meet families of victims who were killed in violence that broke out in the district a day ago. Heavy security was deployed outside his Lucknow residence to prevent the Leader of Opposition from reaching the protest site. 

Oct 04, 2021 - 08:55 (IST)

What happened in Lakhimpur Kheri?

At least eight people were killed as violence flared up at Tikunia in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri on Sunday after a convoy of cars allegedly led by junior Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni’s son Ashish mowed down protesting farmers, killing two, during a black-flag protest.Angry farmers then reportedly beat up four BJP workers to death before setting their vehicles on fire.