Trinamool ex-spokesman Riju Dutta is apologising to UP IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma. Here's why

Riju Dutta, a former Trinamool Congress spokesperson, has issued an unconditional public apology to Uttar Pradesh IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma on social media. Dutta's apology came with a caveat, stating he acted on the advice of senior BJP leaders from Uttar Pradesh and his legal counsel. He claimed the original remarks were not personal and made in his capacity as national spokesman, following party line. Dutta expressed hope that the matter would end permanently and allow him to live peacefully with his family.