Bahraich murder accused injured in ‘encounter’ while fleeing to Nepal
Sarfaraz, a suspect in the Bahraich violence case, was shot and killed by Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday. Another suspect, Talib, was also injured as he attempted to flee to Nepal.
Two suspects in the Bahraich violence case, identified as Sarfaraz and Talib, were shot by the Uttar Pradesh Police as they attempted to escape to Nepal. Both sustained injuries
According to police five people were arrested, and two of them attempted to flee.
SP Bahraich, Vrinda Shukla says, "When the Police team went to Nanpara area for the recovery of the murder weapon, Md Sarfaraz alias Rinku and Md Talib alias Sablu had kept the murder weapon in a loaded state, which they used to fire on the police. In self-defence, police resorted to retaliatory fire, which injured the two. They are undergoing treatment. We have arrested the other three accused as well. All 5 have been officially arrested. Strict action will be taken against all of them... Search is going on for the other accused... They are undergoing treatment and are alive."
Violence erupted in Maharajganj under Mahsi tehsil on Sunday during a Durga Puja immersion procession over loud music being played near a place of worship.
Ram Gopal Mishra (22) died due to gunshot wounds, while several others were injured. The incident led to widespread vandalism and arson, with mobs torching houses, shops, hospitals, and vehicles. Police have filed multiple FIRs and detained 55 suspects, while heavy security has been deployed in the town.
Internet services restored in Bahraich
Internet services were restored in Bahraich on Thursday as local authorities continued to work towards restoring normalcy in and around Maharajganj.
The police have also issued a stern warning against the spread of rumours, urging the residents to prioritise communal harmony amid the ongoing efforts to restore peace in the area.
Additional Superintendent of Police Pavitra Mohan Tripathi said in a video message, “In relation to the incident in Maharajganj on October 13, false information is being spread on social media to disrupt communal harmony. Claims that the deceased was electrocuted, attacked with a sword, or had his nails pulled out are baseless.”
Tripathi added, “The post-mortem report confirmed that the cause of death was gunshot wounds. No other fatalities occurred in this incident. We request everyone to ignore rumours and refrain from spreading false information.”
On resumption of internet services after four days, Mandal Deepak Soni, President, UP Udyog Vyapar Mandal, Bahraich chapter, said, “Internet has become essential for business just as air, water and light are for life. Even rickshaw pullers, vegetable vendors and small traders rely on online payment systems. The internet shutdown severely impacted businesses worth millions. Now, we expect improvement.”
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First Published:17 Oct 2024, 05:29 PM IST
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