A Mahapanchayat in Meerut called in protest against the UP government charging the BJP MLA Sangeet Singh Som under the stringent National Security Act turned violent on Sunday when scores of his supporters clashed with the police in which one man was shot at and 20 people including cops injured. At least 12 vehicles were damaged in heavy stone pelting by mobs which also burnt down two police jeeps.
The panchayat was called defying prohibitory orders by Som’s supporters from 40 villages in protest against NSA slapped on the MLA for allegedly circulating inflammatory videos later found to be fakes. NSA is tough to shake off as once a person is booked under it, the matter is referred to an advisory board headed by a HC judge to pronounce on its validity. The process usually takes two months and bail cannot be granted in between.
Mahapanchayat leaders made provocative speeches and a delegation went to meet administrative officials who refused them audience. Authorities said the delegation wanted them to address the gathering and assure the people that NSA against Som will be withdrawn.
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