HC dismisses plea for impartial probe into 'purification' ritual after Kharge's speech

The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a petition seeking an impartial probe into the conduct of a 'purification' ritual at a ground where Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge, who belongs to the Dalit community, had delivered an address. It dismissed the plea after state advocate general's assurance that the police will conduct a fair investigation in the matter.