Lalkuan Nagar Panchayat president Surendra Singh Lotni has been named in 2 FIRs after a dispute on 11 November involving a straw-laden tractor-trolley, alleged money demands and a confrontation with police. The cases were registered at Lalkuan Kotwali under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The first case followed a written complaint from Inderjeet Singh, a farmer from Bilaspur in Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh. The second was registered on the basis of a police complaint concerning alleged obstruction of official work and disruption of traffic.
Farmer alleges demand for money and threats
According to Inderjeet Singh’s complaint, he transports straw from his fields by tractor-trolley to forests for the cattle of Gujjar pastoralists. He alleged that Lotni stopped the vehicle on a road leading towards the forest on the morning of 11 November.
The farmer further alleged that the civic chief behaved improperly, demanded money in exchange for allowing the tractor-trolley and straw to proceed, and threatened to kill him. Inderjeet Singh said the incident affected his farming and fodder-related work. He requested an impartial investigation and protection.
Police registered this case under BNS Sections 126(2), 308(4) and 352. The allegations remain subject to investigation.
Police allege road blockade and misconduct
The second FIR concerns the same day’s confrontation and was registered after police described the incident in their complaint. According to the FIR, information was received at about 8:10 AM on the morning of 11 November that tractor-trolleys had been stopped on a public road in Wards 3 and 4.
Constable Ashok Kumar reached the spot after traffic was reportedly affected for schoolchildren, women, elderly people and essential services. Police said he tried to persuade the Nagar Panchayat president to clear the route, but alleged that Lotni did not accept the request.
The FIR states that Head Constable Anandveer and constables Dileep Kumar and Umesh Giri later reached the location on the instructions of the station house officer. Police alleged that Lotni behaved improperly with the personnel and had the tractor-trolley moved and parked outside Lalkuan Kotwali.
Police also alleged that he moved in front of the tractor, threatened its driver and was supported by some people present at the scene. The disruption reportedly continued for about one hour 45 minutes. The second case was registered under BNS Sections 126(2), 221 and 352.
Dispute began over overloaded vehicles
The confrontation followed Lotni’s opposition to the operation of overloaded and over-height vehicles. On 11 November, he reached the police station with supporters and ex-servicemen and staged a protest while questioning police action.
As tensions rose, Police Circle Officer Love Sharma assured the protesters that the matter would be investigated impartially. Lotni warned of a work boycott.
The registration of 2 FIRs brought the Nagar Panchayat leadership and police administration into direct conflict. Nagar Panchayat employees also halted sanitation services during the following day’s political tension. Police and district administration officials assured an investigation, after which the immediate dispute was reported to have eased.
No court finding has been reported in the material available for this story. The allegations in both cases will therefore need to be examined through the investigation and subsequent legal process.
Conclusion
The 11 November confrontation in Lalkuan has resulted in 2 FIRs against Nagar Panchayat president Surendra Singh Lotni. one case follows a farmer’s allegations of money demand and threats, while the other concerns alleged obstruction, police misconduct and traffic disruption; authorities have assured an investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who has been named in the FIRs?
Surendra Singh Lotni, president of Lalkuan Nagar Panchayat, has been named in both FIRs.
Q. What did the farmer allege?
Inderjeet Singh alleged that his straw-carrying tractor-trolley was stopped, money was demanded, and he was threatened with death.
Q. Which BNS sections apply to the farmer’s complaint?
The first case was registered under BNS Sections 126(2), 308(4) and 352.
Q. What do police allege in the second case?
Police alleged obstruction of official work, misconduct with personnel and traffic disruption for about one hour 45 minutes.
Q. Which BNS sections apply to the police case?
The second FIR was registered under BNS Sections 126(2), 221 and 352.
Q. What happened after the FIRs were registered?
Police and district administration officials assured an investigation. Nagar Panchayat employees had halted sanitation services during the dispute, but the immediate tension later eased.
