‘Pick someone first, then … ‘: Akhilesh cites ‘pattern of encounters’ under BJP rule

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of orchestrating fake police encounters, alleging a systematic pattern involving fabricated stories and media manipulation. He criticized the BJP for pressuring victims’ families and using propaganda to justify actions. His comments follow the recent death of robbery suspect Mangesh Yadav in an alleged police shootout.