Uttar Pradesh sets up single-member judicial commission to probe Mathura violence

Mathura Violence: UP Government Orders Judicial Probe

Question: Who will head the judicial commission set up by Uttar Pradesh Government to probe into the recent Mathura violence?
(a) Justice Sanjay Mishra
(b) Justice Deepak Mishra
(c) Justice Mirza Imtiyaz Murtaza
(d) Justice Ravindra Singh
Ans:(c)
Related facts:

  • On 7 June 2016 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav appointed a judicial commission to probe into the recent Mathura violence.
  • The Judicial commission will be headed by retired Allahabad High Court judge Justice Mirza Imtiyaz Murtaza.
  • It has been asked to submit its report in two months.
  • The judicial commission, which will have its headquarters at Lucknow, has been asked to complete the probe on following six broad points and submit its findings to the state government.
    I.The reasons and circumstances that led to the incident,
    II.The commission will go through the information gathered by the intelligence unit.
    III.The role played by the district administration and police officers.
    IV.The role of the supervising police and administrative officers.
    V.It will look into the plan and preparedness of district administration and its effectiveness.
    VI.Suggesting ways to ensure such incidents are not repeated in future.

Reference:
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-up-govt-stops-inquiry-into-mathura-clashes-orders-judicial-inquiry-2220909
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/UP-government-sets-up-judicial-commission-to-probe-Mathura-violence/articleshow/52638011.cms?
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/mathura-violence-clashes-judicial-probe-uttar-pradesh-government-akhilesh-yadav-2839723/
http://information.up.nic.in/View_Hindinews.aspx?id=2857