The Supreme Court of India is set to hear on January 19 the plea of MP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah against an order directing an FIR over his remarks on Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. The case follows strong court criticism, questions over his apology, and an ongoing SIT probe.
The Supreme Court directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe controversial remarks made by Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The SIT is headed by IG Pramod Verma, following the court’s rejection of Shah’s insincere apology, emphasizing the need for accountability and respect.
The Supreme Court of India criticized Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, deeming them shameful. A three-member Special Investigation Team will investigate the FIR against him. The Court emphasized the importance of respect for the armed forces and questioned the sincerity of Shah’s apology.
Minister Vijay Shah faced an FIR initiated by the Indore police under High Court directives for controversial comments regarding Colonel Sofia Qureshi. The Supreme Court criticized Shah and urged him to apologize, which he did through a social media video, stressing his respect for the armed forces. He is now challenging the High Court’s ruling.
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah has petitioned the Supreme Court against a High Court ruling that ordered an FIR for his controversial remarks about Army officer Colonel Sofia Qureshi. Following this, an FIR was registered against him, prompting calls for his removal, despite his public apology and respect for Qureshi.