PTI, LUCKNOW: Family members of Apple executive Vivek Tiwari, who was allegedly shot dead by a police constable, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday and demanded strict action against the guilty.
The deceased’s wife would be given a job with the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, the chief minister’s office said even as the state government said all possible help would be extended to the victim’s family.
Meanwhile, based on a complaint lodged by Kalpana Tiwari, wife of the deceased, another FIR was registered in the case Sunday night, officials said.
After the family’s meeting with Adityanath, Kalpana Tiwari said she was satisfied with the action being taken.
“I have said earlier that I have faith in the state government. This faith has been strengthened after meeting the chief minister. I have lost the capacity to take a stand after the unfortunate incident, which should not have happened. It has shaken me. After meeting the chief minister, I have gained confidence that I will be able to fulfil the responsibilities my husband has left me,” she said.
The executive was shot dead on September 29 allegedly by policemen after he refused to stop his car. The incident led to widespread outrage.
“All my demands have been met. I wanted strict action against the guilty, a job, accommodation, expenses for the education of my daughters, and my mother-in-law. The chief minister acceded to all my demands,” the victim’s wife told reporters.
Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma reached Vivek Tiwari’s home here Monday morning and took along with him the deceased’s wife, brother-in-law and two daughters to the 5, Kalidas Marg, residence of Adityanath for a meeting.
The chief minister assured family of all the possible help and also consoled the victim’s daughters, promising strict action against the guilty.
