KTR condemns Lakhimpur Kheri killings

TRS working president and Minister KT Rama Rao on Tuesday expressed shock and condemned the barbaric killing of farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri of Uttar Pradesh.

In a tweet, Rama Rao said, “Shocked & Horrified to see the ruthless & cold blooded murder of farmers in #Lakhimpur_Kheri of Uttar Pradesh.

Strongly condemn the barbaric incident & hope the perpetrators will be brought to justice



soonest (sic).”

Eight persons including six farmers were killed when farmers staged protests in Lakhimpur Kheri, demanding withdrawal of new agricultural laws proposed by the Central government. While four farmers were mowed down by three SUVs allegedly belonging to Union Minister of State Ajay Mishra, four others were killed in the violence aftermath.