Ashish Mishra cooperates with police, Congress media claims he fled to Nepal

On Saturday (October 9), accused Ashish Mishra appeared earlier than the UP Police Crime Branch over his alleged involvement within the violence that occurred at Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3. Ashish Mishra is the son of BJP chief and Minister of State (Home) Ajay Mishra Teni. He was summoned by the police in connection to the assault on BJP staff by the frenzied mob of farmer protestors.
#WATCH Son of MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni, Ashish Mishra arrives at Crime Branch workplace, LakhimpurHe was summoned by UP Police in reference to Lakhimpur violence. pic.twitter.com/g6wMpHYOKr— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 9, 2021
Congress-friendly journalists peddle conspiracy theories concerning the whereabouts of Ashish Mishra
Although Ashish Mishra has been co-operating with the regulation enforcement authorities, Congress-friendly journalists, media individuals and influencers took to Twitter to forged aspersions about his whereabouts. In a coordinated trend, they cited unknown sources to say that Mishra had fled to the neighbouring nation of Nepal to evade investigation and arrest.
Journalist ‘Rana Ayyub’ alleged, “Picture this. The son of the junior minister of Home Affairs in India is allegedly absconding for murder and could possibly have escaped to Nepal.” While taking potshots on the Hindu neighborhood, she shared an image with the caption, ‘Yeh kya ho raha hai Duryodhan??? (What is happening, Duryodhan? )’
Screengrab of the tweet by Rana Ayyub
Journalist-cum-Congress loyalist Nikhil Wagle additionally forged aspersions concerning the whereabouts of Mishra. “Minister’ son didn’t honour police summons. If he has fled to Nepal, Modi-Shah Adityanath should be held responsible,” he went about his rant on Friday.
Screengrab of the tweet by Nikhil Wagle
‘Journalist’ Ajit Anjum referred to Ashish Mishra as ‘Lakhimpur villain’ and alleged that he ran away to Nepal. “Modi hai toh Mumkin hai (Everything is possible under the Modi era),” he wrote.
Screengrab of the tweet by Ajit Anjum
‘Janta Ka Reporter’ founder and supposed journalist, Rifat Jawaid, referred to as Ashish Mishra ‘farmers’ killer’ and went on to say that he had fled to Nepal. While guaranteeing that he sympathizes along with his co-religionists, Jawaid wrote, “Farmers’ killer Ashish Mishra reportedly fled to Nepal, but #AryanKhan continues to remain in custody. This is the story of India for you! Meanwhile, Supreme Court waits for a response from the UP government. This is the story of India’s justice system for you.”
Screengrab of the tweet by Rifat Jawaid
The official social media deal with of Congress Sevadal (Manipur) tweeted, “Ashish Mishra s/o Union Minister Ajay Mishra has been reportedly seen in Nepal and the BJP Govt has helped him in every way by making Monu be #RunMonuRun.”
Screengrab of the tweet by Manipur Pradesh Congress Sevadal
Youth Congress chief Srivatsa tried to attract a false equivalence between Siddique Kappan and Ashish Mishra. He claimed, “SIDDIQUE KAPPAN is in jail for the last one yr for doing his journalistic duty & trying to go to Hathras to report a gang-rape & murder. ASHISH MISHRA is free, protected by his father & relaxing in Nepal after getting caught on camera murdering Farmers with his car.”
Screengrab of the tweet by Srivatsa
West Bengal Trinamool Congress Committee Secretary, Becharam Manna, asserted that Ashish Mishra had skipped summons by Special Investigation Team (SIT) and had fled to Nepal. He went on to demand the ‘extradition’ of Mishra from the neighbouring nation. “If he was not guilty why did he have to run? Requesting Narendra Modi to seek extradition of the accused. #TMCWithFarmers”
Screengrab of the tweet by Becharam Manna
Lakhimpur Kheri violence
On October 3, a ‘farmer’ mob attacked a BJP convoy with stones and sticks. The windshield of one of many vehicles broke and the motive force seemingly misplaced management, thereby operating over the group. Two protestors are believed to have misplaced their lives. Subsequently, the mob took to violence and beat up the boys from the convoy and killed BJP staff. A complete of 8 individuals, together with a journalist, had misplaced his life.