Minister's Son, Accused In Farmers' Killing, Summoned As Witness: Legal Experts
The UP cops have issued notice to Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra, accused of running over farmers with his car in Lakhimpur Kheri, under Section 160 CrPC, which concerns attendance of witnesses. Legal experts have questioned why a notice under 160 has been issued to an accused in a murder case. However, police sources say that a person summoned under Section 160 CrPC can also be arrested based on their statements.
