Madhya Pradesh minister suspends officer after false case

In Madhya Pradesh, a government minister announced the suspension of a police officer after a Congress MLA made a heartfelt appeal in the State Assembly. The MLA, Abhay Mishra, claimed that a false criminal case had been filed against him and his son following a road accident in 2022. He urged actions against the police involved, expressing frustration over the situation. During the Budget session, Mishra passionately described the alleged police harassment. He warned that if his concerns were not addressed, he would resort to extreme measures, including pleading on his knees for justice. Minister Narendra Shivaji Patel, who represented Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, initially suggested a quieter resolution, such as transferring the officer involved. However, he later promised to suspend the officer and initiate a high-level inquiry after an emotional exchange with Mishra. Other Congress members supported Mishra, talking about police harassment in the state. Mishra expressed deep concern for his son's wellbeing, emphasizing the seriousness of their situation. The minister committed to ensuring no injustice occurs, while also stressing the need to maintain police morale. He referenced a recent incident where a police officer was killed during a rescue operation, raising questions about the authorities' handling of such incidents. Mishra argued that the violence could have been avoided with a timely response from the authorities.