Negligence by Raje govt led to acquittals in Pehlu Khan case: Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday alleged that the negligence by the former Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state led to the acquittal of six accused by a Sessions Court in Alwar last week in the Pehlu Khan lynching case, ANI reported.

“Pehlu Khan case was discussed, the negligence by the earlier government cannot be imagined, that is why accused were given the benefit of doubt by the court and were acquitted,” said Gehlot.

He said the BJP government had changed the Pehlu Khan case investigators thrice, which led to the accused getting the benefit of doubt. “The camera by which the incident shot was not seized, NDTV sting video operation where the accused admits his role was not accepted, identification parade was not held and call details of the accused were collected showing their presence on the incident spot but certificate was not taken by officials,” he said.