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Jitendra Singh Says Tear Gas Was Used, Not Gunfire
Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha that no shots were fired during a recent incident and that only tear gas was used. He said orders in such situations must come…
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Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha that no shots were fired during a recent incident and that only tear gas was used. He said orders in such situations must come from a magistrate, not a minister. Singh also said 52 FIRs have been filed since the anti-paper leak law came into force in 2024.
During debate on proposed changes, he backed tougher penalties for service providers, officials and organised crime networks. The proposals include fines of up to Rs 5 crore and at least seven years in prison for organised networks. Singh also criticised opposition conduct and referred to Rahul Gandhi and a July 21 incident.
The Indian Opinion
The minister’s account sets out the government’s position, but the available report gives no independent verification of the incident. Claims about gunfire and political conduct should therefore be treated cautiously until investigations or other evidence emerge. The proposed penalties may address serious misconduct, but Parliament should examine their enforcement and proportionality without allowing partisan arguments to dominate the debate.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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