Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri Resigns, Alleges Hostage Situation

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News18•26-01-2026, 23:59
Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri Resigns, Alleges Hostage Situation
- •Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned, alleging the DM tried to hold him hostage after he submitted his resignation.
- •Agnihotri chanted "Jai Bhawani Jai Shivaji" while vacating his government residence, hinting at a political entry.
- •He accused the DM and government of serious misconduct, including abusive remarks against Brahmins during a phone call from Lucknow.
- •The DM refuted the allegations, stating the conversation was cordial and aimed at understanding Agnihotri's resignation reasons.
- •Brahmin community members gathered at Agnihotri's residence, and he confirmed discussions with SP leader Mata Prasad Pandey.
Why It Matters: Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned, making serious allegations against the DM and hinting at politics.
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