BJP MP Kaushal Kishore has blamed the "negative approach" of the police for the "uncontrolled" crime in the state capital.
Kishore's remarks come in the backdrop of a fish seller and a property dealer being killed here in the last two days.
In a tweet, the MP from Mohanlalganj (SC) said, "Due to the negative approach of the police, crime has gone uncontrolled in Lucknow. Murder and loot are continuing unabated."
Speaking to PTI, Kishore said, "If the working of the police is based on 'vasooli' (extortion), then the fear of police will automatically disappear. They do not listen to public representatives. This is eventually tarnishing the image of the state government."