Might 19, 2025 14:37 IST
First printed on: Might 19, 2025 at 13:39 IST
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The Supreme Courtroom Monday rejected the apology by Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah over his remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, ordering the organising of a Particular Investigation Staff (SIT) to probe the matter. The highest courtroom stayed his arrest until the staff submits a standing report on Might 28.
“Total nation in disgrace because of your assertion,” SC Bench stated, chiding him over his remarks final week. The highest courtroom added that he ought to be delicate earlier than making crass feedback.
Questioning his apology, the courtroom additionally requested if it was “crocodile tears” to wriggle out of authorized proceedings, as per information company PTI.
Talking at an occasion close to Mhow final week, Shah stated that those that had widowed India’s daughters have been taught a lesson by Prime Minister Narendra Modi utilizing their very own sister “(unki samaaj ki behen ke zariye)”. He repeated this assertion thrice. Whereas he didn’t title any particular person, the Congress alleged he was alluding to Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who had briefed the media when Operation Sindoor was underway.
The MP DGP is anticipated to kind the SIT headed by IG rank officer by 10 am Tuesday, as per SC orders.
The SIT staff ought to comprise three senior IPS officers of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, together with one girl, the courtroom stated. Not one of the officers ought to be from the state, it added.
The SC is anticipated to listen to the case on Might 28.