SP MLA Irfan Solanki and Associates Convicted in Harassment and Arson Case

On Monday, the MP-MLA Court in Kanpur convicted Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Irfan Solanki and four others for harassing a woman and setting her house on fire in an attempt to seize her plot. The incident, which took place approximately 19 months ago, involved serious charges of arson and intimidation.

Details of the Conviction

• Convicted Individuals:
  • Irfan Solanki (SP MLA)
  • Rizwan Solanki (Irfan’s brother)
  • Shauqat Ali (Builder)
  • Mohammad Sharif
  • Izrail alias ‘Aate wala’
• Incident Details:
  • Date: November 7, 2022
  • Victim: Nazir Fatima
  • Crime: Setting the victim’s house on fire to forcibly acquire her plot, along with harassment and abuse.
• Police Involvement:
  • The convicted individuals have a long criminal history.
  • Irfan Solanki and his brother Rizwan have been imprisoned since December 2, 2023.
  • They surrendered to the police commissioner after being booked for rioting and arson.

Legal Proceedings

Judge Satyendra Nath Tripathi has scheduled the case for Friday to announce the quantum of punishment for the convicted individuals.

Statements and Reactions

• Commissioner of Police, Akhil Kumar: Confirmed the convictions and detailed the involvement of Irfan Solanki and his associates in the crime.
• Details on Solanki: A four-time MLA, Irfan Solanki is currently held in Maharajganj jail.

This conviction is a significant development, highlighting the judiciary’s stance against criminal activities involving influential political figures. The case’s outcome will be closely watched, especially regarding the severity of the punishment to be pronounced on Friday.

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