Lakhimpur Kheri

The Special Investigation Team probing the Lakhimpur violence case has filed a charge sheet on Monday in which one accused was added taking the tally of the arrested accused to 14. Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni, has also been named as an accused.

On October 3, eight people, including four protesting farmers, died after being mowed down by an SUV allegedly belonging Ashish Mishra. Speaking to the media, prosecution lawyer, SP Yadav said, "The charge sheet has been filed. One new name Virendra Shukla has been added. He has been charged under Section 201 of IPC."

Local farmers had blamed Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra 'Teni' and his son Ashish Mishra for the violence that left eight dead, including four farmers a local journalist, and others during a farmer' protest. The offending vehicle was part of the convoy of the Minister in Lakhimpur Kheri in north-central Uttar Pradesh.

Shortly after the incident, videos went viral on social media where a vehicle was seen knocking down protesters from behind. The Minister and his son deny the charges.

The investigation team probing Lakhimpur Kheri violence had said the incident was as per a 'pre-planned conspiracy'.