Deaths during protests: Adityanath says nothing can save those with death wish

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Wednesday defended police over the deaths of anti-CAA protesters, saying they were shot by other rioters and nothing can be done to save someone with a death wish.

Wrapping up the discussion in the state assembly on the Governor's address, Adityanath said the role of the police in dealing with rioters during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act should be appreciated.

In hard-hitting remarks, the chief minister said his government supported democratic protests but will maintain law and order by dealing strictly with those indulging in violence.

Jo jis bhasha main samjhega, usey uss bhasha main samjhayenge (We will talk to them in the language they understand), he warned.

About 20 people died of gunshot wounds during violent protests in several parts of Uttar Pradesh in December.

If someone is coming with an intention to die, how can he remain alive? Adityanath said.

If someone comes out to kill an innocent person and he is challenged by ...