Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Divisional commissioner Deepak Singh has issued a show cause notice to Ward No 58 corporator Anwar Qadri, initiating proceedings for his possible removal from the post.
Qadri has been directed to submit a written reply, along with documentary evidence in triplicate, either in person or through his legal representative, before the divisional commissioner’s court at 11 am on August 25. The notice warns that failure to appear or submit a reply on the stipulated date will result in ex-parte action as per the law.
The proceedings follow a letter dated June 20 from Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav to the divisional commissioner, seeking Qadri’s disqualification and enclosing documents alleging his involvement in anti-national activities and multiple criminal offences. The letter claims Qadri has promoted ‘love jihad’ by funding and encouraging youths of a particular community for such activities.
A report from the deputy commissioner of police has also been submitted, detailing ongoing cases against Qadri. APC Amit Singh has even announced a Rs 20k reward for his arrest or information leading to it.
The show cause notice states that Qadri’s actions have harmed communal harmony and disturbed peace in the city, asking why action should not be taken against him under Section 19(1)(a) of Madhya Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1956.
According to police records, Qadri faces over 20 criminal cases registered across 10 police stations, including seven at Sanyogitaganj, four at Sadar Bazaar, three at Khajrana, two each at Banganga and Chandan Nagar and one each at Juni Indore, Sarafa, Chhoti Gwaltoli and MG Road in Indore. He also faces a case under IPC Section 392 at Mahakal Police Station in Ujjain.
