Former Lok Sabha Candidate Presents Dead Foetus in MP High Court, Demands Euthanasia Over Alleged Threats
In a shocking and dramatic incident at the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, former Lok Sabha candidate Daya Shankar Pandey of Rewa brought a dead foetus wrapped in a plastic bag and attempted to place it on the exhibit desk before Justice Himanshu Joshi on Monday. The courtroom was thrown into chaos as policemen immediately intervened, pouncing on Pandey and taking him into custody.
Pandey's Desperate Plea for Security or Euthanasia
As he was being dragged away, Pandey shouted at the bench, claiming the foetus was from his unborn child who died due to a miscarriage in a road accident. He alleged this accident was a planned attempt to kill him while he was driving his wife to a hospital. Pandey pleaded with Justice Joshi for either security cover or the grant of euthanasia, asserting that the police had consistently ignored his complaints about multiple threats to his life.
In a significant development following the incident, Jabalpur Superintendent of Police S Sampat Upadhyay suspended four policemen on Tuesday in connection with the case. This action underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the court's intervention.
Series of Alleged Assassination Attempts Detailed
Pandey, who contested and lost the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Rewa, arrived in court for a hearing on his plea seeking security or euthanasia. He detailed a harrowing series of events, claiming that attempts on his life began during the 2024 polls. According to his account:
- On April 19, 2024, he was attacked and his car was set on fire.
- On May 9, 2025, another attack occurred, disguised as a road accident.
- On November 6, 2025, a third attempt was made at Sharda Chowk in Jabalpur, where he narrowly escaped a car trying to crush him, sustaining minor wounds while his second daughter also received injuries.
- On March 1, he was attacked again in Rewa, resulting in critical injuries to his wife and the miscarriage of their unborn child during treatment.
Pandey explained that his wife had to undergo an emergency abortion on March 7 after suffering the miscarriage in the accident. He brought the dead foetus to court to draw attention to his plight, stating he had filed multiple complaints with police, officials, and politicians, but all went unanswered, forcing him to seek judicial recourse.
Court's Response and Future Proceedings
Following the incident, Justice Joshi directed the Civil Lines police to record Pandey's statement and release him. Pandey, who spoke to media after his release, expressed hope for justice, noting that the next hearing on his plea is scheduled for March 11. He emphasized that he and his family remain under constant threat, with the recent tragedy of losing his unborn child adding to his desperation.
This case highlights severe allegations of police inaction and personal safety concerns in Madhya Pradesh, raising questions about the protection of individuals facing persistent threats. The suspension of four policemen indicates the court's influence in addressing such grievances, though the full investigation is ongoing.
