Sanjay Singh condoles policeman's death in Amethi clash

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday condoled the demise of a policeman, who was killed in Amethi yesterday during the clash between his supporters and those of his son.

"We are saddened by the loss of life of one policeman. Anant Vikram Singh and the daughters with their families wasted people's time and energy, this is an example of his immaturity," said Singh.

"The entire incident was very unfortunate. The family did not have any issues with us earlier. I don't know what issues they have now," he added.

Yesterday's clash occurred outside Sanjay's ancestral Bhupati Bhawan palace over the news of his arrival in Amethi along with his second wife Ameeta.

At least 18 were arrested yesterday by the police in Amethi following the clash. A media person covering the incident got injured when the police resorted to baton charge to control the violent mob.

The father-son duo has been undergoing a rift over property dispute. The issue is regarding the ownership of Sanjay Singh's ancestral Bhupati Bhawan Palace in Amethi's Ram Nagar area also known as the residence of the "Raja of Amethi".

Sanjay' first wife Garima had returned after 18 years in July this year, claiming to be his lawfully wedded wife. She entered the palace with three of her children, Anant being one of them. She had also declared to not let Sanjay's second wife and former Amethi MLA Ameeta Singh enter the palace.

Sanjay had earlier claimed to have divorced Garima 20 years ago. Garima, however, rubbished his claims, and said that it was a fraud and was declared null and void by the Supreme Court. Later, Garima occupied two rooms and a make shift kitchen in the palace.

Anant had earlier lodged a series of FIRs against the caretakers of the palace for torturing his family.